Site Reliability Engineer

Job Title: Site Reliability EngineerJob Code: IT1030Location: Boulder, COReports to: Program ManagerFLSA Status: ExemptSupervisory: No supervisory/management authorityPrepared Date: 9/21/2026A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U. S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U. S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

SummaryThe Site Reliability Engineer owns the day-to-day health, security, and usability of the organization's ICAM environment while applying SRE practices to keep delivery platforms reliable, observable, and automated. This role independently administers solutions, drives automation across the service delivery lifecycle, and partners with engineering teams to improve developer experience and enforce security and compliance standards.

ResponsibilitiesAdminister/support the following:Advanced/Expert level RHEL AdministrationAdvanced/Expert level Broadcom/CA DX Directory & LDAP AdministrationAdvanced/Expert level Layer7 / CA API Gateway AdministrationAdvanced/Expert level DataStax Enterprise Cassandra OperationsAutomate platform administration and operational workflows using scripting and advanced orchestration.

Monitor platform availability and performance against defined SLOs, and tune alerting to reduce noise. Respond to platform and pipeline incidents, lead troubleshooting, and contribute to blameless postmortems. Maintain platform documentation, runbooks, and onboarding guides. Compensation & BenefitsStarting Salary Range for Site Reliability Engineer: $110,000 – $120,000Benefits That Set Us ApartWhen considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture.

We offer a

benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work. Highlights include:Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial securityPaid time off as part of our comprehensive

benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters mostMedical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverageBasic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life optionsShort-term and long-term disability coveragePaid holidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) optionsProfessional development, training, and certification supportVoluntary

benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protectionBecause taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility

requirements apply. Basic QualificationsWorking knowledge of SRE fundamentals, including SLOs/SLIs, incident management, and postmortems. Experience with monitoring and observability tooling, such as Datadog or Splunk. Solid hands-on experience with GitHub and Infrastructure as Code. Terraform experience is a plus. Strong working knowledge of GitHub Actions, including workflow design, secrets handling, and runner management.

Strong working knowledge of AI and leveraging AI to support day-to-day tasks. Experience with containerization and at least one cloud platform (Azure or AWS). Experience supporting federal government clients or contracts is a plus. Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. Government Public Trust or Security Clearance. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Must be a US Citizen.

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods. Must pass pre-employment

qualifications of Cherokee Federal. 4+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, DevSecOps, or platform engineering roles. Preferably in an enterprise ICAM environment. Work EnvironmentWork is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. Company InformationBehind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes.

Cherokee Federal, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team.

#CherokeeFederal #LI-PY1Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.

Candidates must pass pre-employment

qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the estimated annual salary range for this position is $110,000 – $120,000. Actual compensation is based on experience,

qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compliance NoticesCherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. com. This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Cherokee Federal maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. This position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The scope of the investigation will be commensurate with position

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