What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ansible Engineer position at BigBear.ai?
BigBear.ai is seeking a Ansible Engineer to support the development of Government test and evaluation documentation (e.g., Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports). The candidate will work with other test organizations to support T&E program integration, provide specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW.
What you will do
- Support the team's overall goal in designing and developing Ansible-centric solutions in support of the Customer's mission requirements.
Test organizations to support T&E program integration, provide specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW.
What you need to have
- Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years' experience in computer science, information systems, or network engineering OR minimum ten (10) years' experience in computer science, information systems, or network engineering
- Clearance:Active TS/SCI with a Poly
- Minimum eight (8) years' experience programming with object-oriented programming languages
- Minimum five (5) years' experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments OR minimum five (5) years' experience developing UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
- Minimum three (3) years leading projects that develops complex software, ensuring a collaborative environment, and configuration management
What we'd like you to have
Strong hands-on experience in writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting Ansible playbooks and roles
Familiarity with infrastructure automation concepts and best practices
Proficiency in Python, Bash, or other scripting languages used in automation
Knowledge of hardened automation techniques (e.g., vaulting secrets, RBAC, encrypted communications) and automating access controls/key management
Experience with Zero Trust Architectures and policy-based network segmentation
Deep understanding of Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and system configuration
Experience with project management best practices such as Scrum and Kanban methodologies
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) along with understanding of basic configuration management principles
Relevant certification like Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
