Technical Automation Specialist

About the role

Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Technical Automation Specialist in Herndon, Virginia. Automation Strategy, Technical Design and Development, Collaboration and Integration, Monitoring and Optimization, Technical Guidance and Support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams to identify areas for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and implement automation strategies to improve productivity, reduce costs and enhance overall quality.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using various technologies and tools, such as scripting languages, automation frameworks, monitoring systems, log and data management, and CI/CD tools.
• Work closely with technical teams to integrate automation solutions with existing systems, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to services.
• Provide technical guidance and support to technical teams on automation best practices, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate documentation of automation solutions, including design, development, and deployment processes. Share knowledge and best practices with technical teams through training, workshops, and documentation.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years' experience, plus a Bachelors degree is required or a Masters degree and 6 years experience.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Certified Ansible Engineer.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Infrastructure as Code Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.

Qualifications

• Systems Engineering and development experience.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, SaltStack, or Puppet.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks such as ITIL.
• Familiarity with incidents, problems, and changes management system such as ServiceNow.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems.

Skills

• Strong technical background.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Passion for automation.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• Stipends
• Referral Bonuses
• More

Pay

The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is $145,000 - $165,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.

Schedule

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