Site Reliability Engineer

$120,000 - $160,000/Yr

Modern Technology Solutions - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Site Reliability Engineer at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is responsible for managing laboratory network assets for development and testing efforts in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves maintaining and securing services on the Development LAN, ensuring compliance with security practices, and collaborating with developers to achieve project goals. The position requires a strong background in Linux system administration and scripting, with a focus on supporting critical programs related to national defense and security.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Development LAN services including Jira, GitLab, and Nexus.
• Manage user accounts across Linux-based DevLAN.
• Maintain, update, and secure services running on DevLAN.
• Create scripts to assist with system/network administration.
• Ensure periodic backups are being performed correctly.
• Enforce network and system security practices.
• Perform periodic updates to Linux distro.
• Manage lab resources across multiple different projects and changing priorities.
• Work with developers to ensure clear tasking to achieve project goals.
• Ensure approved RMF procedures are being complied with.
• Maintain CICD pipeline process and artifacts.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years' experience in Linux system and system administration.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Scripting using Bash, Python, etc.
• Ability to manage GitLab, Jira, Nexus, and CICD pipeline practices.
• Experience with Git repositories and GitLab.
• Experience with Podman, Docker, Docker compose, and Docker registries.
• Demonstrated ability to understand enterprise level systems.
• Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in a dynamic work environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Linux system and system administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Competence in software and system design, management, and sustainment.
• Familiarity with SQL and database design and sustainment.
• Familiarity with Nginx and proxies.
• Management of Virtual Machines, VM Ware, Proxmox and Virtual Box.
• Automation and Scripting skills including Ansible Automation.
• Cloud implementation knowledge.
• Good understanding of RMF compliance process and implementation.
• Strong motivation to expand knowledge and skills.
• Ability to approach classical problems with new ideas and innovation.

Benefits

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan