Director of Site Reliability Engineering
About Saviynt:
Saviynt is the leading Identity Authority Platform, designed to secure and empower the digital workforce. In today’s dynamic landscape of digital transformation, where cyber risks are ever-evolving, Saviynt’s Enterprise Identity Cloud delivers unmatched visibility, control, and intelligence. We enable organizations to defend against security threats while providing users with seamless, secure access to the tools they need to excel.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to lead and scale our global SRE team. In this pivotal role, you will architect, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure that powers all Saviynt products. This includes driving reliability, scalability, and security across our cloud services while fostering strong partnerships with product, engineering, and security teams. Your leadership will directly impact the performance and resilience of our IGA, External, PAM, AAG, ISPM, and NHI product portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:
·Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Site Reliability Engineers, fostering a culture of operational excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.·Design and implement scalable, highly available, and secure infrastructure solutions in public cloud environments (AWS preferred).·Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to develop and enforce SRE best practices, tools, and frameworks that support efficient development and deployment.·Drive automation across all infrastructure processes, including deployment, monitoring, incident response, and capacity planning.·Develop and refine incident management protocols, leading post-incident reviews to ensure continuous improvement.·Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for system reliability, availability, and performance.·Implement robust security practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as FedRAMP and other certifications.·Influence and contribute to architectural decisions to improve system design and resilience.
What We’re Looking For:
·Proven leadership experience in SRE, DevOps, or Production Engineering roles, with at least 5+ years managing operations teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.·Deep, hands-on technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (especially AWS), and performance optimization.·Strong background in automation, CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.·Experience with monitoring, alerting, and incident management tools, coupled with a proactive approach to system health and performance.·Solid understanding of disaster recovery strategies, backup solutions, and business continuity planning.·Proficiency in cloud security principles, including authentication, encryption, anomaly detection, and risk mitigation strategies.·A track record of building and scaling reliable, secure, and cost-effective hybrid cloud infrastructures.·Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
·Experience with certifications like FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.·Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions in high-pressure situations.·Passion for mentoring and developing talent within technical teams.
What We Offer:
Saviynt provides a competitive total rewards package, extensive learning opportunities, and a dynamic environment where you can grow your career. Compensation will be based on experience, skill set, and business needs. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.
Security & Compliance Requirements:
Complete security and privacy training during onboarding and annually thereafter. Adhere to Saviynt’s Information Security and Privacy policies, including Data Handling, Incident Response, Business Continuity, and Access Control procedures.
Why Join Us?
At Saviynt, you’ll be part of a high-growth, fast-paced company shaping the future of identity security. You’ll tackle complex challenges, work with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to products that protect businesses globally—all within an inclusive, collaborative environment.
Ready to make an impact? Join Saviynt and help us power and protect the world at work.
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