The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will design and maintain Sysdig's infrastructure, improve system reliability, handle incidents, and implement cloud security measures.
At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.
We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.
Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.
If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.
What you will do
- Design, implementation, monitor and maintenance of Sysdig's Infrastructure at scale on different clouds and on-prem.
- Collaborate with development teams to improve system reliability, performance, and scalability
- Participate in on-call rotation, respond to incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and implement preventive measures
- Manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code practices
- Implement security and data protection best practices and compliance requirements
What you will bring with you
- 5 years of hands-on experience handling production environments
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, IBM or Azure)
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools
- Background in automating operational tasks and reducing toil
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
What we look for
- Comfortable writing scripts in Bash, Python, or Go or similar languages and working with Linux and command line interfaces
- Problem-solving mindset focused on automation, prevention, and operational excellence
- Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Fast-learner with proven experience working in dynamic environments
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
- Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
- Great compensation package
We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.
Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.
Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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