Site Reliability Engineer – Operations (TS/SCI)

Vantor

Engineer supporting the development of automated monitoring solutions for critical national security missions. Collaborating on automation and observability in Linux environments to enhance mission effectiveness.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeHerndon • Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,000 - $119,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining automation solutions in Linux environments, with proficiency in Bash scripting and the ELK Stack for data ingestion and visualization. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active TS/SCI Security ClearanceBash ScriptingELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash)Linux Operating Systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)Security+ Certification

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Hard Skills

Automation Solutions DevelopmentJob Orchestration ToolsSystem Performance MonitoringLog AnalysisTroubleshooting Methodologies

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

KibanaElasticsearchLogstash

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ Certification

Industry Keywords

Systems EngineeringDevOpsAutomationOperational ReportingContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ElasticSearchLinuxLogstashTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automation solutions in Linux environments.
Create and enhance Bash scripts to automate system administration, application log gathering, metrics displays.
Develop and maintain job orchestration tools for data flows.
Design, build, and maintain dashboards and visualizations using Kibana.
Support Elasticsearch data ingestion, indexing, and search optimization activities.
Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.
Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and mission stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions.
Assist with log analysis, troubleshooting, and operational reporting.
Document automation processes, procedures, and technical configurations.
Participate in system testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to monitoring, observability, and automation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Security+ Certification
2–5 years of experience in systems engineering, automation, DevOps, software development or related technical roles
Experience working with Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar)
Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation and system administration tasks
Experience with the ELK Stack, including: Elasticsearch, Kibana dashboard development, and Logstash or data ingestion pipelines
Familiarity with system monitoring, log aggregation, and operational analytics
Understanding of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and troubleshooting methodologies
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

robust 401(k) with company match
mental health resources
student loan repayment assistance
adoption reimbursement
pet insurance