Ansible Automation Engineer

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity, Inc. is seeking an Ansible Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automation across Linux, Windows, cloud and on‑prem environments for critical government missions.

You will automate provisioning, configuration, deployments, and operational workflows, collaborating with cloud, cybersecurity, and sysadmin teams. This role requires five+ years in systems engineering or DevOps, hands-on Ansible experience, IaC familiarity, and strong scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in systems engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure automation.
• Hands-on automation development and support using Ansible.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows administration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep).
• Experience with AWS and familiarity with Azure/Google Cloud.
• Scripting with Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and reusable automation workflows.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, patching, deployments, and operational tasks across Linux, Windows, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Administer Ansible Automation Platform (Controller/Tower) including inventories and templates.
• Integrate Ansible with AWS, Azure, VMware, AD, ServiceNow, and other platforms.
• Support IaC initiatives using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or similar.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on system hardening and patch management.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and drift, improve reliability.
• Develop technical docs, automation standards, and procedures.
• Automate manual processes with engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Automation design

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

DevSecOps practices

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM/Bicep

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitLab

AWS

VMware

Job description

Overview

Looking to make a difference and help modernize critical government missions? Join Acuity's team supporting the U.S. Department of State. As an Ansible Automation Engineer, you will develop and maintain enterprise automation solutions that improve infrastructure consistency, security, and operational efficiency across cloud and on-premises environments. Working closely with cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and system administrators, you will automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployments, and operational workflows that support enterprise modernization initiatives.

Why Acuity?

Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and reusable automation workflows.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, system configuration, patching, software deployments, and routine operational tasks across Linux, Windows, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Administer and support Ansible Automation Platform (Automation Controller/Tower), including inventories, credentials, job templates, and workflows.
• Integrate Ansible automation with AWS, Azure, VMware, Active Directory, ServiceNow, and other enterprise platforms.
• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or similar technologies.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines using Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to automate system hardening, configuration compliance, patch management, and security remediation.
• Troubleshoot automation failures, configuration drift, and infrastructure issues while continuously improving automation reliability.
• Develop technical documentation, automation standards, and operational procedures.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to identify and automate manual processes that improve efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure automation.
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting automation using Ansible.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows administration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or similar).
• Experience with AWS and familiarity with Azure or Google Cloud.
• Experience with scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation or RHCE.
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certification.
• Security+, CISSP, or other cybersecurity certification.
• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of State or other federal agencies.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, VMware, or ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and DevSecOps practices.

Clearance Requirement

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance required.

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience.We’rea management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, whereyou’llhave the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impactfromday one.

WhyYou’llLove Working Here:

Grow Your Career, Your Way We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work oncutting-edgesolutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encouragesnew ideasand continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and supportaren’tjust values—they’rehow weoperate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors likeBest Places to Work(Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) andTop Workplaces(The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

Learn more:www.myacuity.com

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Min

USD $108,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $221,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position represents Acuity's good faith estimate of the compensation for this job title at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, contract requirements, applicable labor categories, and, where applicable, contract award and funding.