Senior SRE Engineer in Sydney

Senior SRE Engineer in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 56250 - 68750 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead SRE practices, optimise cloud-native platforms, and enhance operational excellence.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and reliability in tech.
  • Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and emerging technologies.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on platform reliability and drive cutting-edge technology initiatives.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in SRE or similar roles, strong AWS and Kubernetes expertise required.

The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 $ per year.

Working within the CSM mission and Orchestration SRE team, this role will lead SRE practices with a strong focus on platform reliability, security and operational excellence. The role will build, maintain and optimise cloud-native platforms and Kubernetes environments on AWS, while supporting CI/CD, DevSecOps, automation and observability capabilities. The role will also drive reliability, performance, resilience and capacity improvements, contribute to continuous service improvement, and help standardise SRE tooling, processes and operating models across missions.

What you'll be doing

  • Lead SRE practices across the CSM mission and Orchestration SRE team, ensuring platform reliability, security and operational excellence.
  • Build, maintain and optimise cloud-native platforms and Kubernetes environments on AWS.
  • Develop and support CI/CD, DevSecOps, automation and observability capabilities across the platform.
  • Provide operational support, incident management, root cause analysis and continuous service improvement.
  • Drive reliability, performance, resilience and capacity improvements through engineering best practices.
  • Lead change management activities and drive standardisation of SRE tooling, processes and operating models across missions.
  • Contribute to chapter initiatives, capability uplift, knowledge sharing and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and automation.

About you

  • Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Site Reliability Engineer, Platform Engineer, or similar role.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, SQS, Secrets Manager, Kinesis, Firehose, and Cost Management.
  • Proven expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration within large-scale production environments.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills using Python and Bash - experience with TypeScript or Java is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated experience with data analytics and observability tooling including SQL, Pandas, Splunk, New Relic, Fluent Bit, and Kafka.
  • Understanding of AI and automation concepts, with the ability to identify practical applications within network operations and engineering workflows.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to work independently, lead initiatives, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic Agile environment.
  • Strong knowledge of operational best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, capacity planning, performance engineering, resilience improvement, and post-incident reviews, with an understanding of Telstra policies and governance requirements.

Senior SRE Engineer in Sydney employer: Telstra Health

Telstra Health is an exceptional employer that fosters a flexible work culture, promoting work-life harmony while engaging employees in meaningful projects within the health and aged care sector. With a strong focus on career growth opportunities and a commitment to inclusivity, Telstra Health encourages professional development and values diverse perspectives, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to make a significant impact in digital health.

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Contact Details:

Telstra Health Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior SRE Engineer in Sydney

Site Reliability Engineering
Platform Engineering
AWS Services (EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, SQS, Secrets Manager, Kinesis, Firehose, Cost Management)
Kubernetes
Container Orchestration
DevSecOps Practices
CI/CD Pipelines (GitLab)