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Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Vulcan (AI Security product)

AIFT
Location
UAE
Posted
13 days ago
Department
UAE - Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5-6 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production, including at least one on-premise deployment
  • Solid understanding of etcd internals
  • Experience with kubeadm-based cluster bootstrapping and certificate management
  • Working knowledge of PostgreSQL replication, Linux networking fundamentals, and container registries
  • Comfortable working entirely from the Linux command line, writing and debugging bash scripts
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-pressure environments
Nice to have
  • Prior consulting, systems integration or professional services experience, ideally on enterprise or government accounts
  • Experience specifically in the GCC/Middle East region, or with government-sector clients
  • Security background regarding access controls and airgapped operational discipline
What the job really is

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer will be responsible for deploying, migrating, and troubleshooting on-premise Kubernetes environments for enterprise and government clients, particularly in high-security settings. This client-facing role requires the engineer to execute complex infrastructure changes, diagnose failures independently, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. The position involves significant ownership and the need to make sound judgments in high-pressure situations.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and performance
  • Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects in an innovative environment
  • Career development programs and a growth-focused culture
  • Dynamic team of multi-cultural professionals
Things to weigh
  • Client-facing role requires travel to high-security environments with potential restrictions on personal devices and internet access
  • Role involves significant pressure and responsibility for critical infrastructure changes
  • No specific salary range provided
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