About the job
Site Reliability Engineer
Company Overview
At Orcrist Technologies, we are pioneering a next-generation data intelligence platform designed to manage petabyte-scale data with lightning-fast query responses. Our innovative solution is based on Kubernetes and is offered as both a B2B SaaS and an on-premise self-hosted option, including air-gapped deployments. We empower clients in defense, law enforcement, and enterprise sectors to translate mission-critical data into actionable insights.
Your Role
As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will be integral in deploying and managing our data intelligence platform within agency-controlled environments. You will construct and operate secure, highly available Kubernetes clusters, both on-premises and in hybrid architectures. In this role, you will also respond as a forward-deployed SRE during incidents and upgrades, ensuring our systems adhere to strict privacy, audit, and legal evidence standards tailored for law enforcement applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy, install, and manage Kubernetes clusters for our platform in on-prem and hybrid settings.
- Configure and maintain GitOps workflows, Helm/Kustomize, and artifact registries within restricted networks.
- Design and lead incident response initiatives for the observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana) and enforce disaster recovery protocols.
- Enhance system security through network segmentation, mTLS, IAM, and vulnerability remediation.
- Create compliance documentation, operational runbooks, and train both agency and Orcrist teams on best practices.
About You
- 5+ years of experience in SRE/DevOps, with a focus on on-call ownership and managing production systems.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes (on-prem/hybrid), GitOps (Argo CD/Flux), and infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
- Strong expertise in observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki) and complex incident response methodologies.
- Fluency in both German and English (C1+), authorized to work in Germany, with a willingness to travel (20–30%).
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth understanding of IT and governance frameworks within law enforcement or the public sector.
- Relevant certifications such as CKA/CKAD, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISSP, or GDPR Practitioner.
- Demonstrated experience integrating with essential enterprise systems, including Identity and Access Management (SAML, LDAP), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
- Familiarity with digital evidence workflows and contributions to judicial processes.
- Previous exposure to managing sensitive environments, including air-gapped systems and investigative tools for public safety.

