Join Rapid7's innovative team as a Staff Site Reliability Engineer, where you'll drive the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud-based security platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust monitoring, automation, and incident response strategies that keep our services running smoothly 24/7.

Rapid7 is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to empowering organizations to proactively secure their digital environments. As a Staff Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the uptime, performance, and resilience of our global cloud infrastructure that powers threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response solutions.

In this senior position, you will lead efforts to design, implement, and optimize systems that ensure our services meet stringent SLAs. You'll work closely with software engineers to embed reliability practices into the development lifecycle, automate operational tasks, and conduct post-incident analyses to prevent future disruptions. Your expertise in distributed systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and chaos engineering will be crucial in scaling our platforms to handle increasing workloads securely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include proactively monitoring system health, developing runbooks for common issues, participating in on-call rotations, and mentoring junior team members. You'll leverage tools like PagerDuty for alerting, Splunk for logging, and advanced metrics to drive data-informed decisions. At Rapid7, we value innovation and work-life balance, offering you the chance to contribute to cutting-edge security technologies while growing your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, DevOps, or systems engineering roles
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with hands-on experience in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, networking, and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
• Expertise in monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks to ensure high availability and reduce toil
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, on-call environment
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with engineering, product, and support teams

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities, including conferences, certifications, and training programs
• Flexible remote work options with a supportive home office setup allowance
• Stock options and employee stock purchase plan
• Wellness programs, gym memberships, and mental health resources
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture with team-building events