BAE Systems, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Expert Level Systems Engineer - Technical Automation Specialist
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $249K/yr
6+ years expBAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, is seeking a Technical Automation Specialist to enhance automation and efficiency across technical teams. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions while providing technical guidance and support to ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
Defense & Space
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
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 11 years' experience, plus a Bachelors degree is required or a Masters degree and 6 years experience
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, SaltStack, or Puppet
Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with IT service management frameworks such as ITIL
Familiarity with incidents, problems, and changes management system such as ServiceNow
Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Certified Ansible Engineer
Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental
Military
Bereavement
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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