Unison ยท 3 months ago
Senior Systems Automation Engineer (Hybrid)
US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expUnison is a company that specializes in providing AI-infused software solutions for federal agencies, enhancing their operational efficiency and compliance. They are looking for a Senior Systems Automation Engineer to establish and mature their Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practice, focusing on automating systems administration across cloud and on-premises environments.
Information TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain automated deployment and configuration management solutions (IaC, CAC, DSC) across Windows and Linux infrastructures
Implement and optimize automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Python, PowerShell, Chef, and Puppet
Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Just Enough Administration (JEA) setups to enhance Least Privilege and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in alignment with INFOSEC best practices
Provide robust support to internal and external stakeholders for both general system and application-specific issues
Automate OS patching, maintenance tasks, and routine system administration activities
Perform comprehensive evaluations, troubleshooting, and issue remediation for all server environments
Establish and uphold server baselines and contribute to infrastructure improvement initiatives
Participate in planning hardware, software, and infrastructure upgrades
Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices
Maintain accurate asset management documentation
Respond to and resolve critical infrastructure emergencies as part of an on-call rotation
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience leading and executing systems engineering initiatives in dynamic SaaS or hosting infrastructures, with a track record of driving automation and scalability
Minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience developing, deploying, and documenting automation/orchestration standards utilizing Ansible, Python, PowerShell, Chef, or Puppet
At least 3 years of hands-on administration experience with cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Azure)
Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server (2016, 2019) and major Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu)
Demonstrable skills in troubleshooting complex Linux environments
Familiarity with Data Center environmental, operational, and security best practices
Strong understanding or experience with FedRAMP and DoD Information Security directives is a plus
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, comfortable interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven problem-solving capabilities, independently managing complex technical issues and implementing solutions effectively
Driven to innovate through automation, continuously seeking improvements to operational processes
Availability to serve as On-Call Engineer on a rotating basis
Preferred
Exposure to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies such as UI Path or Automation Anywhere is advantageous
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience preferred
Company
Unison
Unison is a software company that offers contracting and financial assistance processes for agencies and government contractors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-07-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Ninad Mhadolkar
Program Manager
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