Senior Systems Engineer - Technical Automation Specialist

BAE Systems•Herndon, VA

17d•$132,962 - $226,035

About The Position

The Technical Automation Specialist is a game-changer. It is highly visible, challenging but rewarding experience, and provide opportunities for career growth. The Technical Automation Specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for automation and efficiency improvements. They will design, develop, and implement automation solutions using various technologies and tools. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of technical infrastructure, software development life cycles, and IT operations. They will be responsible for collaborating with technical teams to implement automation solutions, providing technical guidance, and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 years' experience, plus a Bachelors degree is required or a Masters degree and 6 years experience.
Programming Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
Automation Frameworks: Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, SaltStack, or Puppet.
CI/CD Tools: Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Containerization: Knowledge: Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
IT Service Management: Familiarity with IT service management frameworks such as ITIL. Familiarity with incidents, problems, and changes management system such as ServiceNow.
Operating Systems: Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
Troubleshooting and Debugging: Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Certified Ansible Engineer.
Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
Infrastructure as Code: Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.

Responsibilities

Automation Strategy: 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.
Technical Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using various technologies and tools, such as scripting languages (e.g., Phyton, PowerShell), automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, SaltStack, Terraform), monitoring systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana), log and data management (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack (ELK), and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
Collaboration and Integration: Work closely with technical teams to integrate automation solutions with existing systems, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to services.
Technical Guidance and Support: Provide technical guidance and support to technical teams on automation best practices, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor automation solutions, identify areas for improvement, and optimize automation workflows to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: 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.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards