Senior Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps/IaC/CICD) - FT Freelance - Worldwide

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Site Reliability Engineer to lead our efforts
in streamlining and standardizing our DevOps practices across multiple projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure,
automation, and modern DevOps methodologies.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our
organization's DevOps practices, driving efficiency, security, and innovation across
multiple agencies and projects.

Responsibilities:

1. DevOps Standardization:

   • Assess and consolidate our existing DevOps practices.
   • Develop and implement standardized naming conventions for environments that
     convey clear meaning.
   • Create a centralized approach to manage deployments consistently across all
     projects.

2. Resource Optimization:

   • Analyze current resource usage and implement strategies to optimize utilization.
   • Develop policies and procedures to right-size resources across development,
     staging, and production environments
     .

3. Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

   • Establish a central repository for Infrastructure as Code to manage all cloud
     services.
   • Evaluate and recommend alternatives to Terraform.
   • Implement and maintain IaC best practices across the organization.

4. Permissions and Access Management:

   • Audit existing permissions and access controls.
   • Design and implement a robust permissions structure with clearly defined
     groups.
   • Oversee the process of sorting users into appropriate permission groups.

5. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

   • Standardize and automate deployment processes across all projects.
   • Implement automated processes for updating the authentication server.

6. Monorepo Strategy:

   • Evaluate, develop and execute a strategy to move towards a monorepo
     architecture where appropriate.
   • Ensure the monorepo approach aligns with our multi-project structure and
     diverse project needs.

7. Kubernetes Implementation:

   • Assess the feasibility and benefits of implementing Kubernetes for our
     environment.
   • If deemed appropriate, plan and oversee the migration of applications to
     Kubernetes,
     including services like RabbitMQ.
   • Develop strategies for local development environments that mirror the
     Kubernetes production setup.

8. Security and Compliance:

   • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of our current security posture.
   • Implement security best practices across all environments and projects.
   • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

9. Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

   • Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems across all environments.
   • Continuously analyze system performance and make recommendations for
     improvements.

10. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

    • Create comprehensive documentation and visualizations for all systems,
      processes, and best practices.
    • Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to elevate the DevOps capabilities across
      the organization.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, system
  administration or similar roles.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS or GCP).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi, or
  CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization technologies, especially Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Google
  Build or GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
  stack).
• Familiarity with message queuing systems like RabbitMQ.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multi-tenant environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams across multiple
  diciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with monorepo architectures and tools (e.g., Bazel, Buck, Nx).
• Certifications in relevant cloud platforms or DevOps practices
  (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Cloud Professional DevOps
  Engineer).
• Experience with implementing zero-trust security models.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks relevant to government or regulated