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Lead Site Reliability Engineer

OpenText
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026
Opentext - The Information Company

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Lead Site Reliability Engineer at OpenText, you will play a vital role in keeping our cloud infrastructure reliable, scalable, and high-performing. Working at the intersection of development and operations, you will design, build, and maintain resilient systems that power our platforms. Your work will help ensure seamless performance, improve system efficiency, and support the delivery of stable, scalable solutions for our customers.

What The Role Offers

  • Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability and scalability.
  • Utilize AWS services to build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain Helm charts for application deployment and management.
  • Use Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
  • Monitor and optimize Windows and Linux-based systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and application performance.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.

What You Need To Succeed

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana or ELK stack).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
  • Cloud Security and Infrastructure Automation with general troubleshooting techniques.
  • Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration, working experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
  • Proficiency in AWS services and cloud architecture. AWS certifications - Nice to have
  • Expertise in Helm charts for Kubernetes application management.
  • Solid understanding of Terraform for infrastructure as code.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration.
  • Understanding of FedRAMP or NIST Frameworks is nice to have

One Last Thing

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $143,440 - $215.000; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

California Residents: The pay range above is a reasonable estimate of salary based on pay scale, candidate experience, skills, and education. In addition to the comprehensive benefits noted above, the role may be eligible for bonus or commissions.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

Salary : $143,440 - $215,000

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