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Title: Site Reliability Engineer Duration: 12 Month Location: Seattle, WA (Onsite 4 Days office)
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Vulnerability Management, Observability & Server Patching
Role Overview:
This role is responsible for ensuring the security, reliability, and operational excellence of server infrastructure through proactive vulnerability management, effective server patching, and robust observability practices. The SRE will leverage platforms such as Brinqa for vulnerability aggregation and prioritization, and Datadog for monitoring, alerting, and service observability.
The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, security, and application teams to identify and remediate risks, execute patching strategies, and continuously improve system visibility, reliability, and compliance.
Skills & Qualifications:
Strong hands-on experience with server operating systems (Windows Server, Linux) and patching methodologies.
Solid understanding of vulnerability management frameworks, risk-based prioritization, and remediation practices.
Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Brinqa, Qualys, or similar platforms.
Proven experience implementing observability solutions using Datadog.
Experience working in on-premise and Microsoft Azure environments.
Hands-on experience with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (K8s).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitOps-based deployments using ArgoCD.
Proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Experience supporting on-call rotations, incident response, and production issue resolution.
Good knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewall rules, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Familiarity with ITIL concepts and operational best practices.
Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.