INNOVIM ยท 1 week ago
Ansible Automation Engineer - DOD
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
10+ years expINNOVIM Defense Services is seeking an Ansible Automation Engineer to join their team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The role involves supporting system build-out and deployment, implementing automation solutions, troubleshooting, and providing updates to stakeholders.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as an Ansible Automation Engineer supporting 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
Qualification
Required
Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
May be reduced with completion of advanced education
Must have 6, or more, years of direct experience using automation tools
Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have experience in creation and modification of Ansible playbooks and roles
Must have experience in configuring and working with job templates, inventories, workflows and other Ansible objects
Must have experience using process automation tools and techniques (Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
Must have experience with coding and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Batch files, etc.)
Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Have experience with running/managing systems and services in a virtualized environment (VMware)
Have experience with security patching and software management using RedHat Satellite
Have experience integrating NetBox with automation tools
Be familiar with software lifecycle and development
Have a RedHat certification in automation or administration
Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations
Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline
Benefits
Comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs
Life insurance
Matching 401k contribution
Educational/Training support
Company
INNOVIM
INNOVIM is a defense & space company offering IT, Science and Engineering applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shahin Samadi, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and CTO
Marianna Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
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