Site Reliability Engineer (6 Month Contract Role) at Compassx

<div> <p data-path-to-node="1">CompassX is a boutique business and technology consulting firm. We help Fortune 500 and high-growth clients deliver their most strategic initiatives, from enterprise transformations to digital and data-driven projects.</p> <p data-path-to-node="2">With over 15 years of proven results, we’ve expanded across industries including financial services, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, consumer products, and quick service restaurants. We are honored to be recognized as a three-time winner of Consulting Magazine’s Best Boutique Firms to Work For, and previously recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in Southern California and one of INC.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the Role: <br></strong></span></p> <p data-start="59" data-end="381">We’re seeking a Site Reliability Engineer&nbsp;to support the design, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise-grade cloud environments. In this role, you’ll help manage scalable infrastructure, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to improving system reliability through automation and documentation.</p> <p data-start="383" data-end="696">This is a <strong data-start="393" data-end="450">6-month contract (1099)</strong> based in <strong data-start="460" data-end="505">Irvine, CA (hybrid: 2 days onsite weekly)</strong>. Ideal candidates have a foundational understanding of cloud technologies, and a strong interest in learning within a fast-paced production-focused environment.</p> <p data-start="698" data-end="875">You’ll work closely with senior engineers to resolve incidents, support monitoring systems, and build processes that improve operational efficiency and prevent recurring issues.</p> <p data-path-to-node="2">&nbsp;</p> </div> What You'll Do: • Design and manage Cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring they meet rigorous enterprise-grade SLA standards. • Create and deploy scalable monitoring systems to support a rapidly expanding global infrastructure footprint. • Resolve customer escalations and prevent incident recurrence by developing robust processes, procedures, and automations. • Monitor, diagnose, and resolve urgent production issues, including potential support during off-normal business hours. • Write, augment, and maintain comprehensive production documentation to ensure team alignment and operational clarity. • Partner with senior team members to learn routine assignments and apply standard practices to solve infrastructure challenges. • Communicate regularly with supervisors and mentors to seek feedback and explain policies or practices related to the Cloud discipline. What You'll Bring • A college degree (or equivalent) with at least 3 years of professional experience in IT or Cloud infrastructure. • Conceptual knowledge of Cloud theories, principles, and industry best practices. • Experience or familiarity with diagnosing production issues and participating in an on-call rotation. • A foundational understanding of automation and process creation to drive infrastructure efficiency. • Strong communication skills and a desire to build stable internal working relationships within a collaborative team environment. • Ability to work in a Hybrid capacity in Irvine, CA (Onsite Wednesdays plus one additional day per week).