KIHOMAC · 2 weeks ago
Ansible Automation Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
10+ years expKIHOMAC is seeking an Ansible Automation Engineer to support system build out and deployment for the Missile Defense Agency. The role involves implementing automation solutions, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring compliance with documentation and management practices.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+) required
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.)
Must be a US citizen
Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
RedHat certification in automation or administration preferred
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
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
Company
KIHOMAC
KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense technology company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Deloitte
2025-10-31Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Adam Grimm
Chief Information Officer
Curtis Brad Goodwin
Chief Growth Officer
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