Ansible Automation Engineer chez Kihomac

• Support system build out and deployment to the C2BMC Test Facility as necessary to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
• Work effectively within the environment to expand the role and capability of automation in IT management
• Implement automations that will replace time consuming, error-prone, manual repetitive configuration activities
• Perform troubleshooting actions, root cause analysis, and provide corrective action recommendations
• Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts
• Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems
• Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed to meet off-hour mission activities as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+) required
• RedHat certification in automation or administration preferred

Experience:

• 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience
• 6+ years direct experience using automation tools
• 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Experience must include creation and modification of Ansible playbooks and roles
• Experience must include configuring and working with job templates, inventories, workflows and other Ansible objects
• Experience must include using process automation tools and techniques (Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
• Experience must include coding and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Batch files, etc.

Preferred Experience With:

• Running/managing systems and services in a virtualized environment (VMware)
• Security patching and software management using RedHat Satellite
• Integrating NetBox with automation tools
• Software lifecycle and development

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $105,000 - 125,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.