Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Staff Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our Technical Operations (TechOps) team at Okta. As a Staff SRE, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our large-scale cloud production systems, specifically those utilizing Kubernetes.
About the Team
Our TechOps team is responsible for building and maintaining the most reliable and performant systems on the planet. We empower organizations to securely connect any person, on any device, to the technologies they need.
The Role
As a Staff SRE, you will be based in the Washington, D.C. area and will be required to travel on-site to meet with customers. You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and monitoring Okta's production infrastructure to ensure peak performance and reliability. You will also serve as a frontline responder to production incidents, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and implementing permanent preventive solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and monitor Okta's production infrastructure to ensure peak performance and reliability.
- Serve as a frontline responder to production incidents, performing deep-dive troubleshooting and implementing permanent preventive solutions.
- Develop automation scripts to eliminate manual toil and evolve monitoring tools.
- Support a highly available, large-scale environment as part of an on-call rotation, ensuring 'Always On' service delivery.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Deep familiarity with FedRAMP and DoD IL6 compliance standards.
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience building and operating workloads orchestrated by Kubernetes.
- Strong Linux systems administration background with proficiency in Go, Python, Bash, or Ruby.
- Expertise in AWS services (EC2, ECS, KMS, CloudWatch) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
- Experience managing Docker containers and web applications (Java/Apache/Tomcat) in high-traffic live environments.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts and IP protocols.
Benefits
- Annual base salary range: $188,000 - $235,000 USD.
- Equity (where applicable).
- Bonus.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Flexible spending account.
- Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave).
Company Culture
Okta is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We offer various programs to support employee well-being, social impact, and talent development.