Site Reliability Engineer, Kubernetes Platform

Akraya Inc — United States · Posted ~3 hours ago

Mid Contract $50.00-$60.00 per hour

Skills

Advanced Kubernetes administration Advanced FedRAMP Advanced cloud infrastructure Linux systems AWS Monitoring and alerting Infrastructure automation Service level objectives Compliance and security Kubernetes FedRAMP Linux Cloud infrastructure

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Build and maintain a highly reliable Kubernetes platform operating under strict regulatory requirements. You will manage clusters, automate operational tasks, implement monitoring and alerting, support service-level objectives, and contribute to security and compliance audits. The role is offered on a 12-month contract with possible extension.

Highlights

Kubernetes-focused SRE role working on highly reliable infrastructure in regulated environments. Offers hands-on work with cloud infrastructure, automation, monitoring, security, compliance, and service reliability, with a 12-month contract and possible extension.

Description

Primary Skills: Kubernetes administration (advanced), FedRAMP (advanced) Cloud infrastructure (advanced), Linux systems (intermediate), AWS (proficient) Contract Type: W2 Duration: 12 Months with possible extension Location: US, CA Pay Range: $50.00 - $60.00 Per hour on W2 #LP Job Summary: This role focuses on building and maintaining a highly reliable Kubernetes platform within strict regulatory compliance frameworks. You will implement automation and infrastructure solutions to ensure platform stability, performance, and security. The position involves close collaboration with senior engineers to enhance platform health and support operational excellence. Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage Kubernetes clusters in regulated environments.Ensure platform service reliability through monitoring and alerting.Automate operational tasks to boost efficiency.Collaborate on defining and tracking service level objectives.Assist with compliance and security requirements for audits. Must-Have Skills:4-6 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering rolesExperience with Kubernetes in production environmentsFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar; GovCloud experience a plus)Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, and containerizationExperience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Go)Exposure to observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, logging systems) Industry Experience: Experience supporting systems within FedRAMP High or DoD IL5 environments is highly preferred. ABOUT AKRAYA Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!