Coalfire
Coalfire14d ago
USD 94000–163000/yr

Technical Senior Manager - Site Reliability Engineering

United StatesUnited StatesRemoteRegular Full Timesenior
Product ManagementOtherTechnical Product ManagerSite Reliability Engineering
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Involving requirements definition, architecture development, systems integration, and testing. 9+ years in Cloud Computing: Designing, implementing, operating, and automa

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Product ManagementOtherTechnical Product ManagerSite Reliability Engineering
About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.
 
We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Position Summary:
We’re looking for a Technical Senior Manager of SRE to play a central role in the implementation, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems—ensuring our clients’ mission-critical infrastructures remain stable and resilient. If you’re driven by a desire to innovate, excel at operational excellence, and thrive in a collaborative environment, come be part of a team committed to making the world a safer place.
  • Allocate approximately 70% of time to hands-on engineering tasks, such as developing new deployments, tooling, and automation scripts to address client needs
  • Dedicate around 30% of time to leadership duties, including mentoring engineers, ensuring quality deliverables, and managing escalations
  • Act as the primary escalation contact for complex technical issues, resolving them promptly to maintain high levels of client satisfaction
  • Monitor and uphold quality standards for engineering work, confirming alignment with internal protocols, compliance regulations, and project milestones
  • Identify and mitigate risks in partnership with consulting and solutions architecture teams, ensuring regulatory requirements and client expectations are fully addressed
  • Coordinate day-to-day engineering activities, tracking progress and adjusting resources to meet project goals on schedule utilizing Agile practice methodologies
  • Help create and implement solutions that improve the practice 
  • 9+ years in Systems Engineering and Architecture: Involving requirements definition, architecture development, systems integration, and testing.
  • 9+ years in Cloud Computing: Designing, implementing, operating, and automating environments within AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • 9+ years with Infrastructure-as-Code: Hands-on proficiency in Terraform and Ansible for orchestration and automation
  • SLA and Issue Management: Proven track record of meeting SLAs—particularly regarding availability, response times, and service posture—through effective collaboration and escalation processes
  • Operational Excellence: Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement via KPIs and best practices for operational support
  • Governance and Compliance: Experience guiding the creation of Infrastructure-as-Code solutions, governance models, and alignment with standards such as FedRAMP or other security frameworks
  • Team Leadership: Proven track record of managing teams (6–8 contributors), focusing on career development, goal setting, project oversight, and daily guidance
  • Regulatory Audit Prep: Prepared and coached teams for client-facing compliance audits with third-party auditors
  • Project Definition and Documentation: Lead efforts of defining, planning, and documenting key Managed Services projects and initiatives; tracked outcomes against established goals
  • Managed Services Expertise: Familiarity with ticket management systems and meeting SLA requirements in a managed services environment
  • Cloud & Automation: Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP; deep knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, and CI/CD technologies
  • Technical Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with Site Reliability Engineers and cross-functional teams, facilitating team problem-solving and performance improvements
  • Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills; effective at building client trust
  • Documentation & Communication: Capable of creating technical diagrams and comprehensive written documentation; able to convey complex ideas clearly
  • Professionalism & Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team with a professional attitude and demeanor
  • Security Mindset: Critical thinker capable of balancing stringent security and compliance requirements with mission objectives
  • Consulting Experience: Previous roles in technical consulting for external clients
  • High-Availability Environments: Exposure to 24x7 operational settings or large-scale and high-availability system support
  • Encryption and Hardening: Demonstrated expertise implementing SSL, PKI, FIPS 140-2, and enforcing security baselines such as CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIG
  • Further Cloud and Security Specialization: Additional hands-on work with container orchestration (Kubernetes), advanced threat detection, or enterprise endpoint security
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    REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
  • Relevant Professional Cloud Certification (for example, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or GCP equivalent)
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  • PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS (NOT REQUIRED) • Additional advanced or specialty Cloud Certifications (for example, AWS DevOps Engineer, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or comparable cybersecurity certification
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    United States
    Remote within one country
    Who can apply
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    Posted
    April 20, 2026
    First seen
    April 21, 2026
    Last seen
    May 4, 2026

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    Coalfire

    Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisor that helps private and public-sector organizations avert threats, close gaps, and effectively manage risk. They provide independent, tailored advice, assessments, technical testing, and cyber engineering services to help clients develop scalable programs that improve their security posture and achieve business objectives.

    Employees
    3k+
    Founded
    2001
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    CoalfireTechnical Senior Manager - Site Reliability EngineeringUSD 94000–163000