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# Infrastructure Site Reliability Engineer (w/ active Secret)

- **Company:** Critical Solutions
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,000.0 - $112,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Network Operating System (NOS), Command-Line Interface, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, HP Service Manager Software, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Data ONTAP (Server Appliance), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Oncommand, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Nx-os, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Atlassian Tools, Patch Management, Bitbucket, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Devsecops, Cisco
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us8e990f519585641503aba6bb25d490ad

## About the Role

environments using Active IQ Unified Manager and OnCommand Insight (OCI).Network Infrastructure: Plan and execute non-disruptive software maintenance releases, SMUs, and image upgrades across Cisco NX-OS data center switches. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.B.S Degree and 4+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise systems administration and patch management across mixed infrastructure environments.Currently possess and ability to maintain an active DoD Secret security clearanceMinimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II CertificationMust be able to support program execution in classified environments and access SIPRNet from an Agency location on short notice (local travel).Experience with automated script design, coding, debugging, and maintenance skills (using bash, python, etc.) preferred.Solid understanding of Linux/Unix and command-line tools.Proven experience executing centralized patch deployments using MECM /
SCCM.Direct experience managing and updating NetApp ONTAP storage systems via Active IQ Unified Manager or OnCommand Insight.Demonstrated knowledge of network operating system updates and maintenance on Cisco NX-OS platforms.Experience in application administration, configuration, and integration.Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.Capable of working and communicating within a distributed team.Ability to work in a highly collaborative, forward-thinking, and innovation-driven environmentKnowledge of Agile and DevSecOps/SRE concepts and best practices, with a desire to grow that knowledgeHand-on experience with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.).Experience creating JIRA and/or Azure DevOps workflows, projects, custom configurationsExperience automating tasks using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DISA STIGsWorking knowledge of formal IT Change Management workflows and ticketing
systems (specifically HP Service Manager or similar enterprise ITSM platforms).Availability to support scheduled off-hours maintenance windows and production releases. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:Must possess one of the DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:ITILv4, Scrum Master, or Agile SAFe certification(s) or applicable experience.Experience implementing scripts using PowerShell or Ansible Playbooks for patch rollout, system health checks, or reporting.Vendor-specific technical certifications (e.g., NetApp NCDA, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator).Prior experience supporting defense-oriented enterprise networks or environments with strict SLA and compliance mandates. LOCATION:On-site 100%. Norfolk, VAOther acceptable work location: Jacksonville, FL, San Diego, CA and Honolulu, HI Key Metrics of Success for the Team:Strict adherence to a 7-day vulnerability-to-production patching cadence across all assigned

## Description

detect and fix problems before users even know there is an issue. You will use these skills to improve site performance and overall reliability.The SRE Engineer role is responsible for supporting, migrating, automation and optimization of software development and deployment process, infrastructure as code, and contribute to the overall maturity of the Site Reliability Engineering program. PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Work alongside the development and operations teams to ensure speedy and reliable software deployments, monitor systems, and improve overall reliability of the platform.Coordinate and execute production release activities during designated maintenance windows, including scheduled off-hours.Windows Server & Endpoints: Administer patch distribution, baseline compliance, and reporting using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM).Storage Infrastructure: Coordinate, stage, and apply firmware, disk qualification packages, and system upgrades across NetApp ONTAP


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