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# Site Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Bay Systems
- **Location:** Berkeley, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Access Control List, Bash Shell, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Data Centers, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Reliability Engineering, Prometheus, Scientific Computating, Scripting, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Agentic-AI, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Servicenow, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5961141341

## About the Role

* Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix environments, command-line tools, and SSH.
 * Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, Perl, Java, C, or C++.
 * Understanding of networking protocols, IT infrastructure, firewalls, and access control lists (ACLs).
 * Experience supporting highly available systems, enterprise infrastructure, or large-scale data centers.
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
 * Ability to work onsite overnight within a 24/7 operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Kubernetes, Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, Alertmanager, or similar monitoring technologies.
 * Knowledge of ServiceNow, IT Service Management (ITSM), and incident management best practices.
 * Experience developing automation tools, including Agentic AI solutions for operational efficiency and proactive monitoring.

## Description

Seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to support the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC). This role focuses on maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical high-performance computing (HPC) systems and data center infrastructure. The SRE will support 24/7 operations through proactive monitoring, incident response, automation, and continuous operational improvements., * Monitor HPC systems, servers, storage, networks, and data center infrastructure to ensure operational reliability.

 * Investigate system alerts, troubleshoot incidents, and coordinate escalations to minimize downtime.
 * Develop and maintain automated monitoring, alerting, and incident-response solutions.
 * Utilize Linux, scripting, and ServiceNow to streamline operational workflows and improve system performance.
 * Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve technical issues and coordinate maintenance activities.
 * Maintain accurate incident documentation, service tickets, and operational records.
 * Perform routine data center inspections, including environmental monitoring, power, and cooling systems.