Site Reliability Engineer
US$120,000 – US$190,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Site Reliability Engineer - TS/SCI Poly (req-320)”
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$190,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational excellence.
You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values are centered around leading with integrity, owning the outcome, growing together, and moving with purpose in everything we do for our employees, customers, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team; and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted results.
We are looking for a dynamic Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a Top Secret/SCI Poly clearance to join our team! The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) will manage, monitor, and optimize clusters on Kubernetes. Together, we’re accelerating our clients’ digital transformation through the building and deployment of data-driven, scalable AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and scalability of our clients’ Kubernetes clusters and Cloud Infrastructure.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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