Chartis Federal · 8 hours ago
System Engineer (Scripting and Automation Experience)
Kearneysville, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expChartis Federal is a premier systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. The Systems Engineer – Scripting and Automation role focuses on designing, stabilizing, and formalizing automation within the data center environment, requiring deep scripting expertise and leadership to enhance automation capabilities.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyPublic SafetySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead efforts to resolve current automation deficiencies and support course correction activities associated with major system upgrades and stabilization initiatives
Design, enhance, and expand automation capabilities supporting enterprise products, services, and data center operations
Develop, maintain, and refactor automation scripts using Python, Bash, JavaScript, and similar scripting languages
Identify, catalog, organize, and standardize existing automation and scripting across the data center environment
Update and modernize legacy automation to improve reliability, scalability, maintainability, and documentation quality
Collaborate with systems, network, security, and operations teams to ensure automation aligns with operational requirements and technical standards
Provide technical leadership and guidance on automation design, implementation, and best practices
Develop and maintain technical documentation related to automation workflows, dependencies, and operational use
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis related to automation failures or performance issues
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at increasing operational efficiency, consistency, and system stability
Qualification
Required
Active Secret security clearance required at time of hire
Senior-level experience in computer systems engineering, systems architecture, or automation engineering
At least 6-9 years of hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation or scripting in an enterprise or data center environment
Strong proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, Bash, JavaScript, or similar (3-5 years of experience)
Demonstrated experience stabilizing, refactoring, or standardizing existing automation and scripting
Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, data center systems, or mission-critical environments
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop clear, maintainable technical documentation
Ability to work onsite as required
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement plans with company contributions
Professional development opportunities and career growth support
A dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued
Company
Chartis Federal
Chartis Federal is a systems engineering and integration firm that specializes in mission-critical communications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nick McCarter
Owner and Chief Executive Officer
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