Automation Engineer, Jr. with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, triaging, or resolving automation issues using Ansible or PowerShell
• Develop tools and processes to drive DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, monitoring, and pushing releases across environments
• Write code using languages like Python, Java, or C# and configure controls like PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs
• Develop simulations and QA tests to ensure systems perform safely, efficiently, and without bugs before deployment
• Analyze current production workflows or business logic to identify new opportunities for automation

Requirements

• Knowledge of automation tools including Ansible, version control systems including Git, operating systems including RHEL and Windows, and virtualization including VMware
• Experience with 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 modeling network configuration in JSON and YAML
• Experience with network automation in Python and Ansible
• Knowledge of networking principles and concepts
• Knowledge of API design and object-oriented principles
• CompTIA Security+ Certification or higher
• DoD 8570 cybersecurity certification
• Familiarity with software delivery methodologies such as agile/scrum
• Strong problem-solving and design skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• US citizen and hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET Security Clearance