Site Reliability Engineer

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Overview

We are seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the operations of a growing SME in the Defence sector. The successful contractor will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance, working on-site for three days each week. This position focuses on delivering robust solutions and ensuring optimal service reliability with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

  • Implement reliability engineering practices to improve system performance.
  • Collaborate with development teams to streamline CI/CD processes.
  • Utilize configuration management tools to automate system deployment and management.
  • Manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
  • Monitor system performance using Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Support infrastructure as code initiatives using Terraform.
  • Administer Linux systems and manage shell scripting tasks.
  • Work with AWS services, including EC2, RDS, and S3.

Requirements

  • Active or eligible to obtain DV clearance.
  • Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Chef.
  • Experience working with Docker containers, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
  • Familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure management.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD methodologies and tools, particularly Jenkins.
  • Experience monitoring systems using Prometheus or Grafana.
  • Strong understanding of SQL and Linux administration.
  • Shell scripting experience.
SkillsSQL, AWS
LocationHereford
TypeOn-site
Rate£550/day
SourceLinkedIn
Posted14/11/25