Overview
We are seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for a long-term contract role focused on Linux and Kubernetes. The position is primarily remote, with occasional travel to the EU required 2-3 times per year for up to six weeks at a time. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability, scalability, security, and performance of Kubernetes-based platforms while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance system resilience and operational processes.
Responsibilities
- Design, operate, and maintain highly available and scalable Kubernetes environments.
- Ensure platform reliability through proactive monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
- Implement and maintain secure networking, PKI, and service mesh solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux, Windows, networking, and hardware layers.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system resilience and operational maturity.
- Support infrastructure automation and observability initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience operating production Kubernetes clusters.
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, load balancing, and network troubleshooting.
- Strong administration and troubleshooting skills in Linux systems.
- Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
- Experience with PKI, including certificates, TLS, and secure communications.
- Familiarity with server hardware and physical infrastructure.
- Understanding of service mesh principles for traffic management and security.