Site Reliability Engineer - TS/SCI Poly (req-320)
Cathexis Corp7 days ago
Tysons, VA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$120k - $190k/yr
Responsibilities
- Monitor, manage, deploy, and scale applications and services on Kubernetes clusters.
- Maintain Helm charts, manage services, and optimize Kubernetes resource allocation and cluster performance.
- Design and maintain Docker-based microservices deployments across staging, QA, and production environments.
- Configure and manage AWS, Azure, and/or GCP cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Set up monitoring solutions, define alerts, and manage incident response for Jenkins and Kubernetes cluster issues.
- Build automation for infrastructure scaling, monitoring, and maintenance using Terraform, Ansible, Linux, or equivalent tools.
- Collaborate with development, services, and operations teams to integrate application development, deployment, and infrastructure.
- Apply security and compliance best practices, including role-based access, encryption, and automated vulnerability scanning.
Requirements
- Active TOP SECRET/SCI Poly clearance or higher is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
- At least two years of experience working with on-premise and off-premise cloud environments is required.
- Experience with AWS and/or Azure is required.
- Hands-on experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, PostgreSQL, or similar open-source technologies is required.
- Ability to program using one or more high-level languages, including Python, Java, C/C++, Ruby, or JavaScript, is required.
- Experience with distributed storage technologies such as NFS, HDFS, Ceph, and Amazon S3, and resource management frameworks such as Apache Mesos, Kubernetes, and Yarn, is required.
- Experience deploying and operating applications using IaaS and PaaS on major cloud providers is preferred.
- Experience with deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning is preferred.
- Candidates should be able to work independently, communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, manage concurrent projects, and collaborate in Agile/Scrum environments.
Benefits
- Performance bonuses, medical, dental, and vision insurance are offered.
- 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off are provided.
- The role includes 11 federal holidays, parental leave, commute benefits, training and development, and a wellness program.
- Community outreach initiatives are available.
- This is a full-time, on-site role in Tysons, United States.
Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSAzureCC++DockerGoogle Cloud PlatformHelmJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPostgreSQLPythonRubyTerraformYarn
Categories
Site Reliability
About Cathexis Corp
Cathexis Corp is a federal systems integrator and IT consulting firm that designs and delivers tech-enabled solutions for U.S. defense, civilian, and intelligence agencies. Its services span program and project management, data analytics, audit support, and risk management, delivered through government contracting engagements. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, the privately held company focuses on federal markets as a prime and subcontractor.