Lead Site Reliability Engineer, FedRAMP

Cisco

. Lead operations and architecture of the mission-critical Federal region .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $214,100 - $309,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading operations and architecture for mission-critical federal environments, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP and implementing security controls. Proficient in designing AWS cloud-native services and optimizing infrastructure for high-volume data streams.

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AWS Cloud-Native ServicesFedRAMP ComplianceInfrastructure as CodePython ProgrammingKubernetes Experience

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Hard Skills

AWS Cloud-Native ServicesPython ProgrammingTerraformKubernetesInfrastructure OptimizationSecurity Controls ImplementationOperational StrategyData Stream ManagementContinuous AuditingAutomated Security Controls

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingAccountabilityCommunication

Industry Keywords

FedRAMPHIPAAPCI-DSSSOC2Regulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead operations and architecture of the mission-critical Federal region
Ensure availability, performance, and security for high-volume data streams
Design and manage resilient AWS cloud-native services using an everything-as-code strategy
Maintain FedRAMP compliance through continuous auditing and automated security controls
Guide engineering strategy, implementation, and accountability
Collaborate with technical leaders across the organization on engineering strategy and implementation
Collaborate with development and security teams
Optimize infrastructure for multi-region scale
Proactively address complex operational challenges across the platform
Build foundations supporting secure digital experiences for federal organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must perform applicable work on U.S. soil
Bachelor’s degree plus 12 years of experience, or Master’s degree plus 8 years of experience, or PhD
Experience building or operating infrastructure within regulated environments
Documented implementation of security controls and compliance requirements for FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC2
Production experience coding in Python
Production experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
Experience using Kubernetes or equivalent containers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies