Sr. Staff Site Reliability Engineer
IllumioAbout the role
Onsite work model of 5 days in office per week
We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a strong background in Azure cloud platform to play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud-based systems and applications.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing Azure infrastructure, along with a passion for automation, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
If you are passionate about Azure cloud platform and have a track record of driving reliability, scalability, and performance in cloud-based environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our talented team!
About the Team:
Our Engineering team has established a culture based on thought leadership, independence, and responsibility. This powerful dynamic drives us forward as we work to make the digital world a safer place.
Those who join us represent the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation and work on a technology stack that ranges from operating systems to distributed applications to UI and visualization. Together, we will continue to build world-class products—driven by people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and a commitment to innovation in a time when the world faces its greatest cybersecurity threats in history.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, deploy, and maintain highly available and scalable infrastructure solutions on Azure cloud platform to support our applications and services
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Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) principles using tools such as Terraform or ARM templates to automate provisioning and configuration management
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Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery and deployment, ensuring efficiency and reliability throughout the release process
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Monitor system performance, application health, and infrastructure metrics using Azure monitoring and logging services, and implement proactive measures to optimize performance and availability
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Lead incident response and resolution efforts, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and documenting post-incident reviews
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Collaborate closely with development teams to design and implement scalable and reliable architectures, providing guidance on best practices for cloud-native application development
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Implement security best practices and controls in Azure environments to protect data, applications, and infrastructure, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, scalability, and efficiency of Azure infrastructure and services, leveraging automation and emerging technologies
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Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation within the SRE team
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Stay current with Azure cloud platform updates, trends, and best practices, and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption to drive innovation and efficiency
Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience
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6+ years of experience working as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) or similar role, with a focus on Azure cloud platform
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Hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and security services
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Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Go for automation and infrastructure management tasks
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Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD
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Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture in Azure environments is a plus
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
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Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Azure Security Engineer are preferred
About Illumio:
Illumio, the pioneer and market leader of Zero Trust segmentation, prevents breaches from becoming cyber disasters. Illumio protects critical applications and valuable digital assets with proven segmentation technology purpose-built for the Zero Trust security model. Illumio ransomware mitigation and segmentation solutions see risk, isolate attacks, and secure data across cloud-native apps, hybrid and multi
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