Cleared VMware and AWS Automation Engineer

Location: Richardson, TX
Required: TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance
Required: U.S. Citizen

ITCON Services is actively seeking a talented individual with an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance to join our team as a VMware and AWS Automation Engineer. In this role, you will serve as the primary contact for resolving issues across diverse I&T environments. You will collaborate closely with Software Engineers to meticulously document installation procedures and assist I&T personnel by adapting environments as necessary. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, Ruby, or Python is essential for maintaining system stability and ensuring thorough usability monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in designing, configuring, and managing development, software Integration & Test (I&T), system I&T, and performance test factory infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first line of defense in troubleshooting issues arising in multiple I&T environments.
• Interface with Software Engineers to concisely document installation instructions and support I&T staff by modifying the environments as required.
• Develop Scripts using Bash / Perl / Ruby / Python as a critical skill to continuously update and effectively monitor system stability and usability.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is (REQUIRED)
• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (E.g. scrum, SAFe)
• Administrative fluency with the following (or vendor equivalent): Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMWare solutions
• Experience with programming languages (E.g. Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C , C#, Go).
• Experience with troubleshooting applications & infrastructure on Linux based Operating Systems
• Current CompTIA Security or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with virtualization tools and cloud computing, either private (VMware, OpenStack) or public (AWS).
• Experience integrating COTS/FOSS software into a system.
• Solid environment and configuration management skills; ability to maintain multiple baselines, e.g. Dev, Test, Prod Development experience with at least one infrastructure automation tool such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot system integration issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the use of MS Office applications.
• Prior experience as a system administrator (Linux or Windows) Exposure to Information Assurance compliance to specified standards, e.g. ICD-503
• IT infrastructure architecture exposure
• Experience with DevOps tools other than infrastructure automation, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Vagrant, etc.

Requirements

• Must possess an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance
• Must be within driving distance of Richardson, Texas, or willing to relocate to the area (Relocation Assistance Package Available)
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
• Must be willing to work onsite

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.