Network Automation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Fort Meade, MD

9h • $61,900 - $141,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced automation engineer to manage system infrastructure and applications in support of critical naval platforms. The engineer will work with a cross-functional team to develop and implement automation solutions, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with development and operations teams to support smooth deployment and management of infrastructure and applications. The role also provides opportunities to strengthen DevSecOps skills while supporting platform sustainment and development.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience using scripting languages to automate tasks, including Bash, Python, JavaScript, Jinja2, or PowerShell.
• At least 2 years of experience with automation tools, including Ansible.
• Experience automating network appliances such as Cisco, Palo Alto, or BigIP.
• Experience with CI/CD toolsets, including GitLab or Jenkins.
• Experience with building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code environments, including automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, or monitoring and testing such as CI/CD.
• Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Experience automating system configurations and orchestrating network operations and DevOps pipelines, scaling, releases, and day-to-day system operations in cloud environments.
• Experience leveraging JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration.
• Knowledge of automation and process improvement through holistic programming solutions.
• Ability to analyze business requirements for the design of automated process workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation solutions.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with development and operations teams to support smooth deployment and management of infrastructure and applications.
• Support the sustainment and development of critical naval platforms.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED