Principal Site Reliability Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc.

. Deploy and monitor IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • New Hampshire • United StatesLead💰 $118,095 - $200,762 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Site Reliability Engineering with a strong focus on deploying and automating IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions. Proficient in utilizing cloud technologies, service lifecycle management, and performance optimization to ensure seamless service delivery.

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Site Reliability EngineeringAutomation with Ansible or Helm ChartsCloud Technologies and Service Lifecycle ManagementStorage Technologies (NFS, JDFS, Ceph, S3)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

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Hard Skills

Site Reliability EngineeringAutomation with AnsibleAutomation with Helm ChartsCloud TechnologiesStorage TechnologiesVirtualization Technologies (VMware, Open Stack, Azure Stack)KubernetesInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)Coding Beyond Simple ScriptingPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Desire to Deliver ExcellenceFocus on Meeting User NeedsProactive Problem SolvingCollaboration in Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

Juniper NetworkingNFSJDFSCephObject Storage (S3)VMwareOpen StackAzure StackKubernetesTerraform

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+Ability to Obtain Security+ within 90 DaysSecret ClearanceEligibility for TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

IaaSPaaSSaaSService MethodologiesContinuous Service DeliveryOperational SupportEngineering for Distributed Software ApplicationsCross-Capability Team CoordinationPerformance IndicatorsAutomation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCloudKubernetesNFSRealmTerraformTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deploy and monitor IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions
Implement robust, repeatable, standardized, and advanced technological solutions
Implement automation, services, and infrastructure
Work as part of a coordinated cross-capability team including Core Services, DevOps, Security, and IT Operations
Optimize existing systems and proactively identify potential problems
Eliminate manual work through automation
Work with a team of SREs to ensure seamless, continuous service delivery
Bring service methodologies from concept to execution
Tackle complex service requests and resolve them efficiently
Instrument and measure production-environment key performance indicators
Provide primary operational support and engineering for multiple large-scale distributed software applications
Scale systems through automation
Coordinate with cross-team members to complete tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and be eligible for TS/SCI clearance in the near future
4 to 6+ years in the realm of Site Reliability Engineering
Experience with Juniper networking
A desire to deliver excellence and a focus on meeting user needs
An understanding of cloud technologies and service lifecycle management
Experience deploying capabilities and services through automation such as Ansible or Helm Charts
Experience with storage technologies such as NFS, JDFS, Ceph, and Object Storage (S3)
Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Open Stack, or Azure Stack
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving performance issues
Security+ or equivalent, or ability to obtain a Security+ within 90 days
4-year degree in an engineering-related discipline (preferred)
Active Secret or higher clearance (preferred)
Familiarity with Kubernetes and similar technologies (preferred)
Experience working in cross-functional teams (preferred)
Experience with coding beyond simple scripting (preferred)
Experience with infrastructure as code, such as Terraform (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings accounts
401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Applicable federal and state sick leave
Monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
Flexible work environment