Senior Site Reliability Engineer - IT Developer Enablement Applications team

Company: Red Hat
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Red Hat's IT Developer Enablement Applications team is looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to help us create, modify, and modernize applications for our internal customers. You'll be given unlimited opportunities to make an impact in a global company built on open-source values and principles. What will you do? Execute full software development life (SDLC) cycle within an agile environment Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and highly available infrastructure systems to support business applications and services. Automate repetitive tasks and processes using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible). Manage cloud-based infrastructure (OpenShift) and optimize resources for reliability, performance, and security. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure uptime and reliability through proactive alerting, metrics, and incident response. Collaborate with developers to improve application resilience, deploy code efficiently, and integrate CI/CD pipelines. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents, document findings, and implement preventive measures to minimize downtime. Continuously improve system architecture, deployment processes, and tooling to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. Ensure security best practices are applied across infrastructure, including access controls, network configurations, and compliance requirements. Effectively communicate to stakeholders and project team members to ensure proper visibility into development efforts Ability to respond to the customer's tickets and inquiries What will you bring? 5 years of experience with Linux Systems Engineering (RHEL, CentOS, etc) 5 years of experience delivering enterprise software applications 2 years of experience with Git (experience with GitLab a plus) Strong knowledge of Linux and networking internals Strong programming proficiency in Python and experience with the full SDLC Experience with containers and container orchestration tools (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc) Good knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tooling (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc) Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc) Familiarity with monitoring and logging suites (e.g., Sumo Logic, Prometheus, or ELK). Familiarity with SRE fundamentals and principles Familiarity with bare metal environments and APIs such as RedFish Data driven and observability first mindset (logs, metrics, traces) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Passion for developing open source software Positive attitude and willingness to share ideas openly LI-NG1 The salary range for this position is $116,270.00 - $191,840.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications. Pay Transparency Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. About Red Hat Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40 countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Benefits ? Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage ? Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care ? Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan ? Retirement 401(k) with employer match ? Paid time off and holidays ? Paid parental leave plans for all new parents ? Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave ? Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village. Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO) Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. 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