Posted at: 5 March
Site Reliability Engineer
Company
Virtru is a Washington, D.C.-based cybersecurity B2B provider specializing in data encryption and digital privacy solutions for email and file sharing, targeting compliance-focused industries globally.
Job Type
Full-time
Allowed Applicant Locations
United States
Salary
$125,000 to $155,000 per year
Job Description
About Virtru:
While the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control.
We've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it.
Think of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up.
Backed by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise.
Compensation: $125,000 - 155,000 base salary
Team & Position Details:
As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll join a team of 6 engineers building and maintaining Virtru's cloud-native infrastructure. We collaborate closely with the Security team and multiple other engineering teams at the company. The SRE team owns cloud infrastructure, CI/CD systems, the Kubernetes platform, developer tooling, and observability.
This role includes mentorship and structured ramp-up time. Whatever your background, you'll grow your skills alongside experienced engineers who want to help you get there.
What you'll do:
- Help build and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and delivery automation that development teams rely on
- Support Kubernetes workloads: troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and pick up platform best practices as you go
- Collaborate on GitOps workflows and platform improvements
- Work on observability and monitoring, including dashboards, alerting, and making production easier to understand
- Help expand and improve the team's self-service engineering platform
Your background will include:
- 2-5 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, infrastructure, or a related engineering role
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar)
- Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes (production experience is a plus)
- Comfort writing automation in a language like Python or Go
- Understanding of Linux fundamentals
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences
- Curiosity and a desire to learn
Skills that will help you thrive in this role:
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
- Familiarity with CNCF and the cloud-native ecosystem
- Experience with CI/CD systems and GitOps patterns
- Interest in security and building secure, resilient systems
- Experience with observability tools (logging, metrics, and alerting)
Perks & Benefits:
At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…
- A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.
- A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.
- Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.
- A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account
- A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.
In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority.
Additional perks include:
- Competitive compensation
- Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
- 401K contribution and stock options
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
- New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
- Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews
Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.