Site Reliability Engineer

Job Description : Site Reliability Engineer

Location : Aurora, Colorado (Hybrid 2 3 days onsite per week)

Work Authorization : Active TS / SCI Clearance Required

Relocation Assistance Available

Salary range - $103254-$111724

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a mission-focused program supporting space and intelligence systems. In this role, you will be part of a cross-functional engineering team responsible for maintaining the reliability, resiliency, and survivability of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Linux systems, automation, and enterprise service reliability, along with the ability to work onsite at Buckley Space Force Base.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the uptime, health, and availability of mission-critical systems.

Automate systems administration and operational activities to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise services and infrastructure.

Administer and maintain Linux-based systems.

Implement Infrastructure as Code, Policy as Code, and Configuration as Code practices.

Develop automation scripts and tooling using Linux-based scripting languages.

Contribute to process improvements, reliability enhancements, and team best practices.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support program objectives and service-level commitments.

Required Qualifications

5 7 years of relevant professional experience.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.

Active TS / SCI security clearance .

Strong Linux systems administration background.

Experience with automation, scripting, and enterprise service management.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated success maintaining system uptime and reliability.

Experience with IaC / PaC / CaC frameworks and tools.

Knowledge of modern DevOps, SRE, and observability best practices.

Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder negotiation skills.

Proven ability to provide technical leadership within a collaborative environment.

Commitment to ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

Research-oriented, mission-driven work supporting national security objectives.

Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

Flexible scheduling with the option of a 9 / 80 schedule (every other Friday off).

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid leave, wellness programs, employee resource groups, and more.

Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home 2 3 days per week.

Additional Details

Employment Type : Full-time

Travel : Occasional

Visa Sponsorship : Not available

Interview Travel : Reimbursed