DevOps Engineer (Ansible, Terraform)

Job Title: Automation Engineer (Active TS Clearance Required)

Location: Hybrid - Hanover, MD

Salary Range: $120,000 - $165,000

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support agile software development initiatives aimed at modernizing mission-critical systems. This role involves implementing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing automated solutions to enhance system efficiency and scalability. A key focus will be integrating and automating Software Defined Network (SDN) configurations across a complex infrastructure of network devices, switches, and servers. The ideal candidate will have strong scripting and automation skills, experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and the ability to adapt to a rapidly evolving technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and support agile software development efforts for system modernization.
• Integrate and automate SDN configurations across network devices, switches, and servers.
• Maintain and optimize automated deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environments.
• Utilize automation tools such as Ansible Tower, Nagios, and Single Pane of Glass (SPOG) for system management.
• Develop and maintain build, deployment, and release automation processes.
• Manage and utilize git-based version control systems (GitLab or GitHub).
• Document technical processes, including concept papers, progress reports, user stories, epics, and training materials.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while providing guidance to junior engineers as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and/or PowerShell for automation.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (Ansible Tower, Nagios, SPOG).
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of automated server and network configurations in large-scale deployment environments.
• Proficiency in git-based version control systems such as GitLab or GitHub.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, evolving environment with changing business and technology requirements.
• Strong technical documentation skills.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, or
• Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience.
• Relevant certifications or additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required with the ability to obtain SCI.

Work Requirements:

• Hybrid, but must be available for on-site work in Hanover, MD.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: 30 days of PTO per year, increasing with tenure.
• 401k Contributions: Competitive employer contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.
• Family Leave: Generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact modernization initiatives while advancing your expertise in automation, SDN, and Infrastructure as Code.