Goldman Sachs
IAM Secrets Management Engineering - SRE Platform Engineer - VP - London
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Lead Site Reliability Platform Engineer (SRE)
Who We Are
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms, serving corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high net-worth individuals worldwide.
Secrets and Encryption Services (S&ES) is part of the Identity and Access Management (IAM) business unit within Goldman Sachs’ Core Engineering Division. Our mission is to protect the firm and our clients from cyberthreats, such as credential compromise, by delivering and operating robust security solutions. The S&ES team is on a transformational journey to uplift credential management infrastructure and solutions across the enterprise, improving the firm’s security posture.
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Site Reliability Platform Engineer (SRE) to join our team. The ideal candidate will ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of mission-critical, high-availability, high-throughput systems and infrastructure. This role involves:
- Leading initiatives with cross-functional teams.
- Implementing best practices in SRE, DevOps, and cybersecurity.
- Enhancing operational efficiency and security.
Key Responsibilities
1. System Reliability, Performance, and Security
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure systems on AWS cloud services.
- Monitor system performance, reliability, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across all environments, owning root cause analysis and incident post-mortems.
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2. Infrastructure Transformation, Management, and Security
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment with a focus on security and reducing toil.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery while ensuring adherence to security best practices.
- Ensure infrastructure security and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
3. Collaboration and Communication
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and security awareness.
- Collaborate closely with development, product, and security teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and security of services.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide updates on system status, security improvements, and enhancements.
Core Skills and Experience
Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of high-availability systems architecture and the ability to design scalable and robust systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services, Windows & Linux environments.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, BQL) for monitoring and logging.
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve complex issues.
- Ability to proactively identify operational risks and vulnerabilities.
Leadership and Communication
- Strong communication and technical leadership abilities to collaborate with global cross-functional teams.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including clients and peers.
- Passionate about learning new technologies and leading by example.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or platform infrastructure roles.
- Experience in finance or highly regulated industries (desirable but not essential).
About Goldman Sachs
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital, and ideas to support our clients, shareholders, and communities. Founded in 1869, we are a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management.
Cultural Commitment: We believe your uniqueness makes you exceptional. We foster diversity and inclusion, offering opportunities for professional growth through training programs, firmwide networks, benefits, wellness initiatives, and more. Explore our culture and career opportunities at: GS.com/careers
Accessibility: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during the recruiting process. Learn more: Goldman Sachs Disability Statement
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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilities, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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