As the DevOps Automation Engineer, the individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of the organization’s infrastructure and applications. In this role, the DevOps Automation Engineer works with various automation tools and technologies, scripting, and collaborating with development and operations teams to streamline processes and support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Must have and maintain Public Trust, Secret Security Clearance and be eligible for Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI
• Must have a valid Security+ Certification
• Must have at least one year of hands-on Virtualization experience
• Extensive experience with automation tools and technologies, including Terraform and Ansible
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipeline implementation and management
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.

• Experience with cloud management and automation solutions
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions for automated systems

• Develops and implements automation solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Creates and maintains scripts using Python, JavaScript, and other relevant languages
• Develops and manages infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions to ensure consistent and reproducible infrastructure deployments
• Implements and maintains CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Integrates automated testing and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases
• Collaborates with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications
• Manages cloud and on-premises infrastructure using virtualization platforms
• Monitors the performance, availability, and security of automated systems and processes
• Optimizes automation solutions to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance scalability
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to automation processes and CI/CD pipelines
• Works closely with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions
• Provides technical support and guidance on automation tools and practices
• Conducts training sessions and creates documentation to support the adoption of automation technologies
• Implements security best practices within automation solutions to protect infrastructure and applications
• Ensures compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards in all automation activities
• Stays updated with the latest trends and technologies in DevOps and automation
• Identifies opportunities for improving existing processes and implement enhancements
• Participates in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning
• Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office