Senior Site-Reliability Engineer

Entarian

. Design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code practices .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Infrastructure as Code practices, with strong proficiency in Windows Server environments and cloud technologies. Capable of developing automation scripts and managing configuration tools to ensure operational excellence and system reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Infrastructure As CodeWindows Server AdministrationTerraform ProficiencyAWS Cloud SkillsScripting Expertise

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

PowerShellPythonRubyTerraformPuppetChefMonitoring ToolsNetworking ConceptsDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

PrometheusGrafanaDatadogNew RelicELK StackSplunkGitLab PipelinesJenkinsGitHub Actions

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Solutions ArchitectMicrosoft CertificationsHashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Industry Keywords

Systems AdministrationDevOpsSite-Reliability EngineeringActive DirectoryIISMS SQLSLAsSLOsSecurity Best PracticesCompliance Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSChefCloudDNSDockerGrafanaJenkinsKubernetesPrometheusPuppetPythonRubySplunkSQLTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code practices
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, Ruby, and other scripting languages for OS provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks
Implement and manage Terraform, Puppet, and/or Chef across hybrid environments
Monitor system health, performance, and availability using industry-standard tools and practices
Establish and enforce SLAs, SLOs, and error budgets for production services
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to incidents with a focus on rapid restoration and root cause analysis
Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment pipelines and release processes
Document operational procedures, runbooks, and architectural decisions
Conduct post-mortem reviews and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Ensure reliability, availability, and performance of Windows-based production environments
Bridge development and operations to deliver highly available services while maintaining operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Systems Administration, DevOps, or Site-Reliability Engineering roles
Strong expertise in Windows Server environments (2016+), including Active Directory, IIS, and MS SQL
Strong cloud skills; AWS experience preferred
Advanced proficiency in scripting, including module development and integration with REST APIs
Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning
Hands-on experience with Puppet or Chef for configuration management
Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic
Solid understanding of networking concepts including DNS, TCP/IP, load balancing, and VPN
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues across multiple technology layers
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience (desired qualification)
Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certifications, or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with GitLab Pipelines, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
Knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks
Experience with ELK Stack or Splunk
Security clearance must be clearable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Paid time off
11 company holidays
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Additional employee benefits and wellness resources