Principal Site Reliability Engineer

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
 

Maintain and enhance the reliability, availability, and performance of Navy Federal’s systems and services by implementing best practices and collaborating with development teams to ensure smooth operations. Design and implement reliable, fault-tolerant systems, as well as monitor and automate tasks to ensure system stability and efficiency. Work independently to interpret and develop solutions to complex business challenges that have a significant impact on the function or branch. Specialized skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques. Recognized as an expert in own area within the company.

• Design and implement reliable, scalable, and highly available systems. 
• Analyze and evaluate complex variable factors to develop optimal reliability solutions.
• Automate tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
• Ensure systems are operating within established performance and reliability metrics.
• Monitor, maintain and improve system performance, availability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex problems related to system reliability and performance.
• Assist in leading collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate reliability best practices.
• Assist with the development and enhancement of practices, procedures, and instructions
• Develop and maintain strong working  relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and leaders; work with senior management on complex issues
• Lead medium to large projects and initiatives
• Mentor lower level staff

• Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in site reliability engineering
• Subject matter expert within business area/specialization with understanding of interrelationships of different disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of system monitoring, incident response, and automation tools.
• Significant experience with SRE principles and practices.
• Significant experience with software development or site reliability engineering. 
• Advanced programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Go. 
• Advanced knowledge of incident response and managing production issues. 
• Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Additional Information

Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location:

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
• 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
• 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602