Ansible Automation Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Schriever Space Force Base
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance (or higher)
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking an Ansible Automation Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In this role, you will expand automation capabilities across enterprise systems, replace manual repetitive tasks with efficient automation solutions, and support the deployment of systems to the C2BMC Test Facility.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Ansible Automation Engineer will:

• Serve as an Ansible Automation Engineer supporting system build-out and deployment to the C2BMC Test Facility for the MDA

• Work effectively within the environment to expand automation’s role and capability in IT management

• Implement automations that replace time-consuming, error-prone, manual 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 standards, and documentation practices

• Provide timely updates to team leads, managers, and stakeholders regarding task status and troubleshooting efforts

• Assist integration leads and managers with problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation

• Use the REMEDY ticketing system to report, track, and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions

• Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed to support off-hour mission activities

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

• 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 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 Secret Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience 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

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
Join a mission-focused engineering team delivering automation, efficiency, and reliability for national defense programs.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $105,000 - $125,000