Linux and Ansible Automation Engineer
Core
Design, deploy, and expand automated solutions for a mission-critical enterprise environment undergoing modernization, focusing on Linux system hardening, configuration management, and performance optimization.
Role type
Senior Linux and Ansible Automation Engineer (Infrastructure)
Builds
Automated frameworks, scalable infrastructure, and repeatable automation methods for enterprise IT environments.
Domain
U.S. federal government / DoD enterprise IT
Required skills
Linux administration (RHEL), Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Salt, Puppet, Chef), Bash, Python, PowerShell, Security compliance (STIG, RMF, NIST), System hardening, Configuration drift management, Vulnerability management
Preferred skills
VMware vSphere, Kubernetes, Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), NetApp storage, Backup and recovery solutions, Git
Responsibilities
Design and deploy automated solutions for enterprise modernization; Develop automation frameworks and establish best practices; Use automated monitoring and system hardening to provide insight into Linux environments; Work with mission partners to translate operational challenges into automation solutions; Identify high-impact opportunities for automation and mature the program; Share expertise through technical leadership and mentoring.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
