Site Reliability Engineer - TS/SCI Poly

CATHEXIS is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer to manage, monitor, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and cloud infrastructure. The role supports reliable, scalable deployment of data-driven AI solutions through infrastructure automation, incident response, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and Manage Kubernetes Clusters: Ensure the stability, health, and scalability of Kubernetes Clusters, deploying applications and services on Kubernetes
• Kubernetes Management: Deploy, monitor, and scale applications on Kubernetes clusters. Maintain Helm charts, manage services, and ensure resource allocation for optimal cluster performance
• Containerization & Deployment: Design and maintain Docker-based microservices architecture, ensuring consistent and reproducible deployments across staging, QA, and production environments
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Work with leading Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure and/or GCP) to set up, configure, and manage infrastructure resources using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up monitoring solutions, define alerts, an manage the incident response process for any issues related to Jenkins or Kubernetes clusters
• Automate Infrastructure Processes: Build automation tools for scaling, monitoring, and maintaining infrastructure using modern tools like Terraform, Ansible, Linux, or equivalent
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with development, services, and operations teams to ensure a seamless integration between application development, deployment, and infrastructure
• Security & Compliance: Ensure all systems follow best practices in terms of security and compliance with relevant regulations. This includes role-based access, encryption, and automated vulnerability scanning

Skills

• Active **TOP SECRET/SCI Poly** clearance or higher is required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with on-premise and off-premise cloud environments
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Hands-on experience with a range of open-source technologies, such as Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, K8s, Terraform, Helm, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies
• Ability to program (structured and OOP) using one or more high-level languages, such as Python, Java, C/C++, Ruby, and JavaScript
• Experience with distributed storage technologies such as NFS, HDFS, Ceph, and Amazon S3, as well as dynamic resource management frameworks (Apache Mesos, Kubernetes, Yarn)
• Proactive approach to identifying problems, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement
• Ability to lead and work independently in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Real passion for developing team-oriented solutions to complex engineering problems
• Great verbal and written communication skills to collaborate multi-functionally and improve scalability
• Hands-on experience deploying and operating applications using IaaS and PaaS on major cloud providers, such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Services
• Experience with deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning
• Conveys highly technical concepts and information in written form to technical and non-technical audiences
• The ability to work on multiple concurrent projects is essential. Strong self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be a team-oriented individual, energetic, result & delivery oriented, with a keen interest on quality and the ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Performance Bonuses
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Commute Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Program
• Community Outreach Initiatives

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