Site Reliability Engineer

Synergetics is a respected leader in the management consulting industry, specializing in business value creation and supply chain management. They are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to develop automation tools, scale deployment infrastructure, and implement modern engineering practices within manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities:

• Build the Future of Deployment Automation
• Design and develop Python-based tools that automate system configuration, device provisioning, and deployment workflows
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks and automation frameworks that scale across client environments
• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to accelerate innovation and maintain high-quality code
• Build monitoring and diagnostic systems that provide real-time visibility into network and device health
• Lead Hands-On Deployments in the Field
• Deploy and configure industrial network infrastructure across client manufacturing sites (Wi-Fi, routers, VPNs, IoT devices)
• Support and troubleshoot Azure-based cloud deployments
• Solve real-world connectivity challenges in complex factory environments
• Configure secure networking solutions including WireGuard VPNs and industrial routers (Mikrotik)
• Serve as a key technical resource during deployments and escalations
• Drive Infrastructure and DevOps Excellence
• Apply and evolve Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices to improve system resilience and scalability
• Build CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) to streamline automation and configuration deployment
• Manage device fleets, including inventory tracking and over-the-air (OTA) updates
• Create and maintain clear, scalable documentation for systems, tools, and processes
• Collaborate and Enable Growth
• Partner with Network Engineering to define and standardize deployment architectures
• Document decisions and systems using ADRs and modern documentation practices
• Develop runbooks and simplified workflows that empower broader teams to execute deployments

Requirements:

• Strong foundation in Site Reliability Engineering principles and practices
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
• 3+ years building automation tools and scripts in Python
• Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, Wi-Fi, DNS, DHCP) with hands-on configuration experience
• Experience with Linux systems, databases (Postgres), and software development best practices
• Familiarity with network hardware (Mikrotik, Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.)
• Experience with VPN technologies (WireGuard, IPSec)
• Background in automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform
• Comfort working in Linux environments (Debian/Ubuntu preferred)
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions preferred)
• Willingness to travel to client sites (approximately 25–35%)
• Experience troubleshooting IoT devices and sensor connectivity
• Background in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Network certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent)
• Experience using AI coding tools with strong documentation practices