About Us Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025 bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative native AI-optimized services technologies and products Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response MDR provider supporting more than 28 000 organizations In addition to MDR and other services Sophos complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint network email and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform Secureworks provides the innovative market-leading Taegis XDR MDR identity threat detection and response ITDR next-gen SIEM capabilities managed risk and a comprehensive set of advisory services Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners Managed Service Providers MSPs and Managed Security Service Providers MSSPs worldwide defending more than 600 000 organizations worldwide from phishing ransomware data theft other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit CTU Sophos is headquartered in Oxford U K More information is available at www sophos com Role Summary We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to join our team at Sophos a leading cybersecurity company The ideal candidate will be responsible for building maintaining and improving highly available secure and scalable cloud infrastructure and CI CD pipelines while ensuring operational excellence cost efficiency and production reliability This role will be a part of Site Reliability Engineering SRE team that manages and supports production environments running on AWS with EKS and ECS-based microservices They are responsible for deployment automation and application deployments via CI CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions The team works extensively with Infrastructure as Code IaC using Terraform building secure reliable and scalable systems while enabling observability across the platform Collaborating cross-functionally with application engineering and security teams they ensure smooth delivery and adherence to best practices They focus on incident management enabling proactive handling of issues and maintaining optimized system performance through advanced analytics and automation What you will do Design implement and maintain infrastructure as code IaC using Terraform Build maintain and enhance CI CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions for secure and automated deployments Implement and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS ensuring high availability scalability cost optimization and security compliance Design deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes EKS Handle microservices-based infrastructure ensuring reliability scalability and smooth orchestration Responsible for production deployments ensuring smooth and secure releases with minimal downtime Conduct Root Cause Analysis RCA for production incidents and implement preventive measures Set up and manage monitoring alerting and observability using tools like Grafana Prometheus CloudWatch or similar with a focus on security and reliability metrics Collaborate effectively across multiple teams including development security and product teams to ensure smooth operations and delivery Work on incident response vulnerability remediation and ensure systems meet SLA SLO targets Ensure compliance with security policies standards and best practices in deployments and infrastructure management Work on an on-call basis to support production systems and ensure continuous service availability What you will bring 3-5 years of experience in SRE environment Strong experience with Terraform AWS and cloud architecture with a security-first mindset Hands-on experience with CI CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions Expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration Experience handling microservices-based infrastructure Strong understanding of monitoring observability and alerting Grafana Prometheus CloudWatch or similar Experience with incident management RCA and troubleshooting production issues Responsible for production deployments with high reliability and security Knowledge of Linux Unix systems networking and security principles Strong scripting programming skills in Bash Python or similar for automation and operational tasks Experience with cloud cost optimization and resource management Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams Strong troubleshooting skills and problem-solving ability in a fast-paced product environment Familiarity with SRE principles in a security-focused product environment Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology or related field Desirable Hands-on experience with AWS CI CD Jenkins Git Terraform Kubernetes scripting Programming skills Proven troubleshooting skills and deep operational expertise Experience working in high-availability production-critical environments Strong understanding of security and compliance considerations in cloud-native environments LI- Remote B1 Ready to Join Us At Sophos we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don t check every box in a job description We challenge that notion Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team Don t let a checklist hold you back - we encourage you to apply What s Great About Sophos Sophos operates a remote-first working model making work from home the primary option for most employees However some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach While we are a remote first organization applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted without requiring employer sponsorship Our people - we innovate and create all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing Our Commitment To You We re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos and we re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity We believe that diversity combined with excellence builds a better Sophos so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender sex gender reassignment marital status race religion or belief color age military veteran status disability pregnancy maternity or sexual orientation We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you please let us know Data Protection If you choose to explore an opportunity and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights For more information on Sophos data protection practices please consult our Privacy Policy Cybersecurity as a Service Delivered Sophos

📌 Software Engineer (sre) (India)
🏢 Sophos Technology
📍 India