Ansible Automation Engineer

KIHOMAC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Colorado Springs is looking for a skilled professional to support system build-out and deployment. This role requires expertise in automation tools and a background in IT management. You will lead efforts to implement automations, perform troubleshooting, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, including extensive use of Ansible and scripting. A competitive salary between $105,000 - $125,000 with benefits such as healthcare and retirement plans is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of general work experience.
• 6+ years of direct experience using automation tools.
• 1+ years of experience in a management or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support system build-out and deployment to the C2BMC Test Facility.
• Implement automations to replace manual configuration activities.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Skills

Automation tools

Ansible playbooks

Process automation techniques

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

REMEDY ticketing system

VMware

RedHat Satellite

Job description

Support system build out and deployment to the C2BMC Test Facility as necessary to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Work effectively within the environment to expand the role and capability of automation in IT management. Implement automations that will replace time consuming, error‑prone, manual repetitive configuration activities. Perform troubleshooting actions, root cause analysis, and provide corrective action recommendations. Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices. Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts. Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed. Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life‑cycle actions on faulty systems. Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed to meet off‑hour mission activities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience
• 6+ years direct experience using automation tools
• 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Experience must include creation and modification of Ansible playbooks and roles
• Experience must include configuring and working with job templates, inventories, workflows and other Ansible objects
• Experience must include using process automation tools and techniques (Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
• Experience must include coding and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Batch files, etc.)

Preferred Experience

• Running/managing systems and services in a virtualized environment (VMware)
• Security patching and software management using RedHat Satellite
• Integrating NetBox with automation tools
• Software lifecycle and development

Security

• Must be a US citizen
• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary

$105,000 - 125,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.