Senior Site Reliability Engineer - US Federal (VDI & Infrastructure)

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Key Responsibilities

Maintain the health and high availability of our Kubernetes-based platform through infrastructure automation and observability.

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EngineeringDevops Engineer

We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

Your work matters here. At Workday Government, we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize and transform the full employee lifecycle experience and finance operations—so they can operate with greater clarity, accountability, and trust. As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform, Workday brings modern technology, responsible AI, and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world. The work isn’t theoretical. It’s operational. It’s high-impact. And it demands rigor, integrity, and long-term thinking.

From day one, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, follow-through, and doing the right thing—especially when the stakes are high. Our culture is grounded in integrity, respect, and shared responsibility. We challenge each other to think clearly, act thoughtfully, and build solutions that stand up to real-world demands. Here, curiosity is matched with accountability. Ambition is paired with trust. You’ll have the space to do your best work, the support to keep growing, and the backing of a company committed to long-term investment in both its people and the federal mission.

If you’re looking to apply your experience to meaningful, mission-driven work—alongside colleagues who take pride in building things that last—you’ll find that opportunity at Workday

About the Role

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Requirements

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May be required to be on site at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area.

At Workday Government, we support U.S. federal agencies as they modernize their mission-critical operations. You will join the Infrastructure and Federal Platform Engineering team, a high-stakes operational group responsible for the reliability, security, and automation of our IL5-compliant cloud environments.

You are a "builder-operator" who thrives in high-security, supervised environments. You understand that reliability in a government context means zero-trust security and rigorous adherence to compliance frameworks.

Basic Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or Cloud Operations.
Environment: At least 3 years of experience operating in high-security environments (DoD IL5, FedRAMP High, or GCC-High).
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government TS/SCI w/CI Poly. (Active clearance preferred).
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen (naturalized or native) per federal contract requirements.

Technical Skills & Other Qualifications

Cloud & Infrastructure: Proficiency with Terraform and CI/CD tools (Argo CD).
Microsoft Stack: Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Entra ID (Conditional Access, Identity Governance) and Microsoft Intune.
VDI Expertise: Experience with Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) in a production setting.
Security Tools: Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Endpoint.
Documentation: Strong technical writing skills for creating SOPs, architecture diagrams, and reliability practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Kubernetes: Strong understanding of K8s orchestration and container security.
Programming: Proficiency in at least one language (Python, Go, or Ruby) to automate toil.
Networking: Familiarity with Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall) and ExpressRoute.
Air Gap: Experience working in air-gapped cloud regions.

Responsibilities

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The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.VA.Reston

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