Site Reliability Engineer - Security Clearance Required Job at Virtru, Reston, VA

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  • Virtru
  • Reston, VA

Job Description

About Virtru:

Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region, including Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global. Today, more than ever, data demands respect, and that’s why Virtru is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. At Virtru, we equip our customers to take granular control of their data—everywhere it’s shared—through end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other data sharing platforms. Our market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications are remarkably easy to use, fast to implement, affordable for all, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard.

At Virtru, our motto is "Respect the people. Respect the data." Respecting data to us means keeping it secure and protected at all times across its entire lifecycle. We firmly believe that when you respect data, you’re demonstrating respect for the people who own that data.

Working at Virtru, you'll be inspired by colleagues who are passionate about the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that sparks creativity, connection, and professional growth while empowering each other to do our best work. We're building something special at Virtru. We hope you consider joining our team and helping us create a brighter future for data privacy.


As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Virtru, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvements in observability, performance, and reliability across our platform infrastructure. Your mission will be to enhance the operational excellence of our systems, making a significant impact on data privacy and security initiatives within the federal government sector.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Monitor platform and containerized applications to ensure optimal performance and availability.

  • Identify and mitigate performance and availability risks and issues in real-time.

  • Contribute to the development and optimization of core platform functions to establish a robust infrastructure.

  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and government clients on a daily basis.

Requirements



  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, demonstrating a strong understanding of SRE principles for highly scalable and reliable systems.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

  • Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, with experience in source code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub.

  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and best practices for managing cloud infrastructure.

  • Familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes (k8s) and orchestration tooling such as OpenShift, Rancher, and Helm.

  • Ability to excel both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills with the on-site customer and the support team.

  • Willingness to work onsite in Reston, Virginia, with occasional travel to client sites in downtown Washington, DC.

Application: 

If you are an experienced Site Reliability Engineer with a passion for driving excellence in data privacy and security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Virtru. Join us in our mission to redefine data protection standards and create a brighter future for digital privacy.

Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:


  • Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence

  • Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset

  • Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve

  • Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.

Perks & Benefits: 

At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…


  • Remote-First Approach — Virtru is committed to being forever flexible when it comes to where, how, and when you get your work done. You have the option to work from home if that suits you best, or work from our DC Headquarters if you prefer being in person!

  • Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take a minimum of 25 days off annually (in addition to 12 federal holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.

  • A $1,500 annual  Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.

  • A $250  Work-From-Home Stipend  to help make your office space more comfortable and productive.

  • Internal mobility options for those interested in exploring their skills in other areas of the business

  • Frequent company-sponsored  Team Celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!

  • Access to an  Employee Assistance Program.

  • Access to  Headspace , a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.

  • A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.

In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. The Council also hosts a range of events throughout the year focused on the continual education of our teammates on social justice issues, current events, and marginalized cultures and communities. 

Additional perks include: 


  • Competitive compensation

  • Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies

  • Uncapped commissions for Sales roles

  • 401K and stock options

  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

  • Annual Winter Hackathons and Summer “InnoVation Weeks” (in-person optional)

  • New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes

  • Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews

  • Transparency is at the core of how we operate and everything we do! 

Virtru is currently operating in a remote-first capacity; however, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with the team in person throughout the year, both in and out of the office, whether they be team-specific or company-wide celebrations and events.

Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Work from home, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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