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Illumio

Sr. Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Onsite work model of 5 days in office per week

We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a strong background in Azure cloud platform to play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud-based systems and applications.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing Azure infrastructure, along with a passion for automation, continuous improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

If you are passionate about Azure cloud platform and have a track record of driving reliability, scalability, and performance in cloud-based environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be a part of our talented team!

About the Team:

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Our Engineering team has established a culture based on thought leadership, independence, and responsibility. This powerful dynamic drives us forward as we work to make the digital world a safer place.  

Those who join us represent the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation and work on a technology stack that ranges from operating systems to distributed applications to UI and visualization. Together, we will continue to build world-class products—driven by people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and a commitment to innovation in a time when the world faces its greatest cybersecurity threats in history.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, deploy, and maintain highly available and scalable infrastructure solutions on Azure cloud platform to support our applications and services

  • Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) principles using tools such as Terraform or ARM templates to automate provisioning and configuration management

  • Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery and deployment, ensuring efficiency and reliability throughout the release process

  • Monitor system performance, application health, and infrastructure metrics using Azure monitoring and logging services, and implement proactive measures to optimize performance and availability

  • Lead incident response and resolution efforts, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and documenting post-incident reviews

  • Collaborate closely with development teams to design and implement scalable and reliable architectures, providing guidance on best practices for cloud-native application development

  • Implement security best practices and controls in Azure environments to protect data, applications, and infrastructure, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, scalability, and efficiency of Azure infrastructure and services, leveraging automation and emerging technologies

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation within the SRE team

  • Stay current with Azure cloud platform updates, trends, and best practices, and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption to drive innovation and efficiency

Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience

  • 6+ years of experience working as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) or similar role, with a focus on Azure cloud platform

  • Hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and security services

  • Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Go for automation and infrastructure management tasks

  • Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD

  • Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture in Azure environments is a plus

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

  • Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Azure Security Engineer are preferred

About Illumio:

Illumio, the pioneer and market leader of Zero Trust segmentation, prevents breaches from becoming cyber disasters. Illumio protects critical applications and valuable digital assets with proven segmentation technology purpose-built for the Zero Trust security model. Illumio ransomware mitigation and segmentation solutions see risk, isolate attacks, and secure data across cloud-native apps, hybrid and multi-clouds, data centers, and endpoints, enabling the world’s leading organizations to strengthen their cyber resiliency and reduce risk.

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging. 

Pay Range:

$ 213,000 USD - $ 255,000 USD

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or applicable laws.

Benefits:

At Illumio we offer a wide range of benefits to our eligible team members. Our benefit programs vary by location and can include Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Health and Dependent Savings Accounts – Life and Disability Programs – Paid Parental Leave – Voluntary Benefit Programs – Company Sponsored Wellness Program – Wellness Reimbursement Program - Retirement Savings – Equity Opportunities – Paid time off and Paid Holidays – Employee Incentive Program.#LI-KD1 #LI-ONSITE

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Job ID: 7278328002
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Company Equity
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Founder led

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