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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Site Reliability Engineer - Senior in Annapolis Junction - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $195,000.0 - $275,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Transformation, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Cryptographic Protocols, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Apache Maven, Networking Basics, Routing, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Windows PowerShell, Reliability Engineering, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, RSA (Cryptosystem), Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Rust (Programming Language), Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, Software Modules, Cloud Platform System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Office365, Istio, Core Api, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Windows Kernel, Graphql, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Artifactory, Golang - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/site-reliability-engineer-senior-annapolis-junction-31474798 ## About the Role Personnel at this level architect major systems, govern reliability standards, lead strategic engineering efforts, and drive the transformation of manual infrastructure administration into a disciplined software engineering practice. The SRE will work primarily across Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365/O365, GCC High, and Gov Cloud, to design scalable infrastructure, modernize application deployments, build reusable automation frameworks, and deliver secure, repeatable, well-architected solutions. While the primary operating platforms for this role are Microsoft and Google, cloud engineering depth across AWS is also valued, particularly where it demonstrates strong cloud architecture, automation, security, and platform engineering fundamentals. This role operates in a GitOps model with a strong emphasis on code quality, peer review, automated testing, reliability engineering, infrastructure governance, and compliance with federal security frameworks. The ideal candidate brings deep technical depth, strong engineering judgment, and the ability to lead complex cloud modernization and zero-trust implementation efforts across teams., 8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, site reliability engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering, or enterprise infrastructure engineering. -Mastery in architecting, operating, and governing distributed systems, scalable platforms, asynchronous architectures, and production cloud environments. -Mastery in Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365/O365, GCC High, Gov Cloud, or security-sensitive environments. -Mastery in Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, including module development, state management, reusable patterns, and infrastructure governance. -Mastery in GitOps practices, including code reviews, branching strategies, merge request workflows, peer review discipline, and version- controlled infrastructure delivery. -Mastery in CI/CD pipeline design and automation using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Maven, Artifactory, or similar tools. -Mastery in automation and scripting using Go, Python, PowerShell, Java, C/C++, or similar . -Mastery in building custom tooling, platform APIs, reusable infrastructure modules, automation services, or internal frameworks to solve integration and orchestration challenges. -Mastery in monitoring, observability, alerting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and operational reliability for distributed systems. -Mastery in identifying operational inefficiencies and replacing manual work with automated, repeatable, version-controlled solutions. -Mastery in cloud security, Zero Trust architecture, ICAM, governance, access control, encryption, and secure communication patterns. -Mastery in networking fundamentals across Layers 3-7, including TCP/IP, routing, DNS, SSL/TLS, encryption protocols, and resilient communication patterns. -Mastery in federal security and compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-53, 800-171, 800-172, 800-207, CMMC, and related security requirements. -Expert-level debugging and problem determination across application, network, platform, integration, and system-level components. -Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical teams, leadership, customers, and stakeholders. -Proven ability to lead technical efforts, mentor engineers, establish standards, and operate independently with minimal supervision. -Verifiable work history with consistent tenure and demonstrated senior-level technical performance. Desired Skills -Mastery in software engineering fundamentals and compiled such as Go, C#, C/C++, Java, Rust, or similar. -Mastery in Kubernetes, Helm, containerized platforms, and service mesh technologies such as Istio. -Mastery in Entra ID / Azure AD, including service principals, conditional access, Graph API, federation, and access governance. -Mastery in advanced PowerShell, PowerShell modules, Desired State Configuration, or Windows automation. -Mastery in Terraform provider concepts, including contributing to, extending, or debugging provider code. -Mastery in Windows kernel, driver-level, storage-layer, network-layer, or system-level reliability engineering. -Mastery in ICAM systems, data transformation, policy enforcement, and secure access models. -Mastery in Agile engineering practices, TDD, automated testing, peer review, and software delivery discipline. -Experience with RDP bitstream analysis, NIO-based auditing services, or comparable low-level platform tooling. -Experience supporting government, Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, consulting, or security cloud environments. -Experience leading cloud modernization, platform engineering, zero-trust implementation, or large-scale infrastructure automation initiatives. Education / Experience -8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, site reliability engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering, or enterprise infrastructure engineering. -3+ years of experience operating at a senior, lead, staff, master, or architect-level capacity is . -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university is required. -Relevant Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, or AWS certifications are strongly and may be considered in evaluating technical depth and cloud platform alignment., Additional relevant technical depth, certifications, or highly specialized hands-on experience may be considered based on contractual requirements., An active clearance is not required to be considered. Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance if required in the future. Uncleared through TS/SCI candidates are acceptable. ## Description Tensley Consulting is seeking an experienced Master Site Reliability Engineer to support the architecture, modernization, reliability, and secure operation of cloud platforms across government and security environments. This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on distributed systems, Infrastructure-as-Code, zero-trust architecture, cloud security, automation, platform engineering, and custom tooling - not traditional systems administration., Architect core components of distributed cloud platforms, with a focus on reliability, scalability, security, and operational resilience. -Lead the design, build, and operation of secure cloud infrastructure across Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365/O365, GCC --High, Gov Cloud, and related environments. -Deliver target-level zero-trust capabilities in cloud environments, including , access, segmentation, encryption, observability, and policy-driven enforcement. -Design and manage declarative infrastructure using Terraform, Helm, GitOps workflows, and CI/CD pipelines to establish a reliable single source of truth. -Develop advanced ICAM capabilities, data transformation modules, platform APIs, and internal tooling using Go, Python, Java, C/C++, or similar . -Build reusable infrastructure modules, internal frameworks, automation services, and custom integrations to reduce manual toil and operational variance. -Lead modernization initiatives that replace traditional "click-ops" administration with automated, version-controlled, testable infrastructure delivery. -Provide authoritative root-cause assessments for major incidents involving application, network, platform, kernel-level, storage, , or integration issues. -Apply deep knowledge of OSI network layers, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, RSA/AES, and secure communication patterns to improve platform resilience and observability. -Establish and govern reliability standards, operational health metrics, monitoring strategies, alerting models, and incident response practices. -Lead the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, automated testing practices, and deployment governance. -Support compliance and operational governance aligned to NIST 800-53, 800-171, 800-172, 800-207, CMMC, and security-sensitive data requirements. -Translate complex technical concepts, architecture decisions, zero-trust criteria, and operational risks for leadership, stakeholders, and cross- functional teams. -Mentor senior, mid-level, and apprentice engineers in Agile, TDD, automation, reliability engineering, software development practices, and operational discipline. -Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture designs, SOPs, implementation guides, decision records, and engineering standards. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)