Ansible Automation Engineer

Kihomac • Colorado Springs, CO

96d • $105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

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

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+) required
• 10+ years of general work experience
• 6+ years direct experience using automation tools
• 1+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
• Experience with creation and modification of Ansible playbooks and roles
• Experience with configuring and working with Ansible job templates, inventories, workflows
• Experience with process automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
• Experience with coding and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Batch files, etc.)
• Must be a US citizen
• Minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support system build out and deployment to the C2BMC Test Facility for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
• Expand the role and capability of automation in IT management
• Implement automations to replace manual repetitive configuration activities
• Perform troubleshooting actions and root cause analysis
• Provide corrective action recommendations
• Ensure system changes comply with documentation practices
• Provide updates to team leads and stakeholders on task status
• Assist integration leads in problem definition and requirement development
• Use REMEDY ticketing system for tracking and documenting issues
• Perform evening and weekend duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree