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Bay Systems Consulting, Inc.

Site Reliability Engineer

Bay Systems Consulting, Inc. Berkeley, California, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 51-200 employees

19 h ago
sre Mid (2-5 yrs) Contractor Full-time United States
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About the role

The Site Reliability Engineer will monitor and maintain mission-critical HPC systems, servers, and data center infrastructure to ensure operational reliability. They will also troubleshoot incidents, develop automated monitoring solutions, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime.

What they look for

Linux Unix Python Bash Perl Java C C++ Networking protocols IT infrastructure ServiceNow Kubernetes Prometheus VictoriaMetrics Alertmanager Incident management

Requirements

Candidates must have hands-on experience with Linux/Unix environments and proficiency in scripting or programming languages like Python or Bash. A strong understanding of networking protocols and experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure is required.

Full description

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC)

Position Type: 12 - month contract

Schedule: Onsite | Overnight Shift (12:00 AM – 8:00 AM), 5 Days/Week

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

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