Director of SRE /Windows/ Azure - Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Greensboro, NC 27497
About the Job
Job Title: Director of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
Location: Remote (North Carolina residents preferred)
Type: Full-Time
About Us: We are a leading insurance company committed to providing exceptional services and products to our customers
As we continue to innovate and grow, we are seeking a Director of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) with strong Windows expertise to lead our efforts in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems.
Job Description:
As the Director of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), you will lead a team of SREs responsible for maintaining the reliability and availability of our cloud-based systems and services
You will develop and implement SRE best practices, with a strong emphasis on Windows technologies- Azure Cloud is a plus, and play a key role in driving operational excellence across the organization
This role is 70% leadership and 30% hands on
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Remote (North Carolina residents preferred)
Type: Full-Time
About Us: We are a leading insurance company committed to providing exceptional services and products to our customers
As we continue to innovate and grow, we are seeking a Director of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) with strong Windows expertise to lead our efforts in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems.
Job Description:
As the Director of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), you will lead a team of SREs responsible for maintaining the reliability and availability of our cloud-based systems and services
You will develop and implement SRE best practices, with a strong emphasis on Windows technologies- Azure Cloud is a plus, and play a key role in driving operational excellence across the organization
This role is 70% leadership and 30% hands on
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of SREs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Develop and implement SRE strategies to enhance system reliability, performance, and scalability
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to align SRE practices with business goals
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of SREs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Azure Expertise:
- Drive the adoption and optimization of Azure cloud services, ensuring best practices for reliability, security, and cost-efficiency
- Oversee the design, implementation, and management of Azure-based infrastructure and services, including monitoring, automation, and disaster recovery solutions
- Provide technical guidance on Azure architecture, deployment, and scaling strategies
- Drive the adoption and optimization of Azure cloud services, ensuring best practices for reliability, security, and cost-efficiency
- Operational Excellence:
- Establish and monitor SLOs, SLIs, and SLAs to ensure systems meet reliability and performance targets
- Develop and enforce incident management processes, including root cause analysis and post-mortem reviews
- Lead automation initiatives to reduce manual efforts and enhance system resilience and scalability
- Establish and monitor SLOs, SLIs, and SLAs to ensure systems meet reliability and performance targets
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Serve as a key stakeholder in technical discussions, advocating for SRE principles and best practices
- Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring organizational alignment
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Serve as a key stakeholder in technical discussions, advocating for SRE principles and best practices
- Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in IT operations, software engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience leading SRE or DevOps teams in a cloud-native environment, with a strong focus on Windows
- Plus: experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, Azure Automation, and ARM templates
- 10+ years of experience in IT operations, software engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in scripting and automation languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and configuration management tools
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture
- Knowledge of networking, security, and compliance best practices in cloud environments
- Proficiency in scripting and automation languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Leadership & Communication:
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing technical teams
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact customers
- Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing technical teams
- Certifications in Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer)
- Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud environments
- Background in software development with an understanding of modern development practices
Source : Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC