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Systems Automation Engineer

World Wide Technology
Lake, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Government Services Team and why join?

Our Government Services team provides cleared resources with a global reach to federal civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and intelligence community markets. We excel at delivering innovative, operationally ready, and cost-effective IT solutions that accelerate the interoperability and resiliency of mission-critical systems.

What will you be doing?

WWT is seeking a DEVOPS Engineer who will serve on a team of technical engineers in support of multiple government programs. Candidates will be the architect of our CI/CD pipelines, the guardian of our cloud environments, and the bridge between our Software Engineering and IT Operations teams. Your mission is to ensure our software is delivered quickly, reliably, and securely. The ideal candidate will possess good communication, presentation, and writing skills. They will have a proven track record of being a problem solver and team player who is capable of working in a technically challenging environment supporting the Navy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Automation & Orchestration: Design, develop, and maintain complex Ansible playbooks and roles to automate software deployment, configuration management, and system patching across multi-site environments.
  • Version Control & CI/CD: Manage all infrastructure code via Git, implementing best practices for branching, merging, and documentation to ensure a "Single Source of Truth" for system configurations.
  • Linux Administration: Provide expert-level support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), including performance tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting complex kernel or networking issues.
  • Virtualization Management: Maintain and optimize our VMware vSphere environment, managing clusters, storage integration, and virtual networking to ensure high availability.
  • Identity & Access Management: Administer Active Directory (AD) services, including Group Policy (GPO) management, DNS, and integration with Linux systems for centralized authentication (SSSD/IDM).
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the current infrastructure and propose automated solutions to reduce "toil" and improve deployment speed.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BA/BS or equivalent years of combined experience and training.
  • 5 years of IT experience with 1-2 years of hands on experience working with the technologies listed above.
  • DoD 8570 Certification: IAT Level II or higher (Security CE, CISSP, or equivalent).
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), and/or VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Ability to maintain a minimum Secret U.S. government security clearance. TS/SCI Preferred.

Want to learn more about Government Services? Check us out on our platform:

https://www.wwt.com/public-sector

https://www.wwt.com/government-services

Preferred locations: San Diego, CA - Panama City Beach, Florida - Charleston, SC

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $120,000 to $190,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

  • Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
  • Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com

Salary : $120,000 - $190,000

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