What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ansible Automation Engineer position at KIHOMAC?
- 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
Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
- Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security ) required
- RedHat certification in automation or administration preferred
Experience:
- 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.
Preferred Experience With:
- 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
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance
Physical Requirements:
- 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
- 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
Salary: $105,000 - 125,000
Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.
Salary : $105 - $125