Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced automation engineer to manage system infrastructure and applications. As part of our team, you’ll use your technical skills to drive mission-forward change by developing and implementing automation solutions, maintaining and improving our CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of infrastructure and applications. You’ll also strengthen your DevSecOps skills while supporting the sustainment and development of critical naval platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation solutions for system infrastructure and applications
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of infrastructure and applications
• Develop tools and processes to drive DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, monitoring, and pushing releases across environments
• Travel CONUS or OCONUS up to 25% of the time

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience supporting DoD or government agencies
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting, triaging, or resolving automation issues using Ansible or PowerShell
• Knowledge of Agile development
• Experience with automation tools including Ansible, version control systems including Git, operating systems including RHEL and Windows, and virtualization including VMware
• Ability to model network configuration in JSON and YAML
• Secret clearance (applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation)
• HS diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC)
• Experience with application containerization
• Experience with network automation in Python and Ansible
• Knowledge of networking principles and concepts
• Knowledge of API design and object-oriented principles

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet this threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work model expectations:

• Remote: Primarily virtual, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities as needed.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with direct collaboration required.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.