Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Remote Role for Public Sector

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Remote to join our innovative technology company focused on critical systems for government security agencies. In this role, you will ensure the stability, security, and auditability of complex on-premises infrastructures directly within German and European data centers. If you are passionate about operational excellence and thrive in environments where reliability is paramount, this Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Remote position is perfect for you.

What You'll Do

• Manage technical operations and platform responsibilities, ensuring high availability of systems.
• Install, operate, and harden Kubernetes clusters in government data centers.
• Build and maintain GitOps pipelines using Argo CD/Flux, Helm/Kustomize, and Artifact Registries.
• Implement observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry) including SLA-compliant dashboards and alerting.
• Act as Incident Commander during on-site incidents and security-critical situations.
• Coordinate with IT Security, internal engineering teams, and legal entities.
• Conduct root cause analyses and prepare legally compliant incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with security, audits, and regulations including network segmentation, TLS/mTLS, and vulnerability management.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience as an SRE/DevOps Engineer, preferably with on-call responsibilities.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (on-prem/hybrid), GitOps, Helm/Kustomize, and automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Proficient in observability, incident response, and security architectures.
• Experience in regulated environments (public sector, finance, healthcare, etc.).
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) and familiarity with CI/CD in restricted networks.
• Excellent knowledge of IAM, secrets management, TLS/mTLS, and SIEM integration.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with governmental IT structures.
• Certifications such as CKA/CKAD, ISO 27001, CISSP, or GDPR Practitioner.
• Experience with digital evidence and logging systems.

What We Offer

• Remote-first work environment in Germany with regular team events in Berlin.
• Home office budget and top-notch equipment.
• 30 days of vacation for genuine relaxation.
• A mission-driven role with high societal relevance.
• Stable, long-term partnerships in the public sector.
• Access to modern tooling landscapes (Kubernetes, GitOps, observability).
• Field scholarships, high-quality equipment, and compliance training.
• A significant impact on the stability, security, and quality of critical systems.

If you are ready to take on operational responsibilities and be part of a team that ensures the stability, security, and auditability of critical infrastructures for government agencies, we look forward to your application!