Automation Developer

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 136.000 - 184.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work schedule

Zusammenfassung

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an Automation Developer to support automation, event management, systems integration, and modernization within a DoD infrastructure environment.

The role focuses on Linux, scripting, automation, and enterprise monitoring tools. You will develop and maintain automation code, participate in system integrations, and contribute to improving NetCool event management and monitoring across enterprise platforms.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional experience in one or more of: Systems administration, Infrastructure engineering, Infrastructure automation, DevOps, Systems integration, Enterprise application support, Network management, Monitoring or event management.
• At least 2 years of hands on experience with Linux, scripting, automation, or systems integration.
• Experience supporting production enterprise IT environments.

Aufgaben

• Develop Python, Bash, or other approved scripts to automate recurring infrastructure and application activities.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks supporting approved infrastructure and application administration.
• Use GitLab or other approved source control tools to maintain automation code, configuration, documentation, and version history.
• Identify manual processes that can be standardized, simplified, or automated.
• Develop automated system and application health checks and validation processes.
• Learn administration and operation of the IBM NetCool event management environment.
• Support event ingestion, filtering, enrichment, correlation, prioritization, and escalation.
• Support NetCool configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and event management improvements.
• Support integration among infrastructure platforms using APIs, scripts, SNMP, syslog, structured data, and other approved interfaces.
• Troubleshoot data flows and integrations between monitoring, event management, infrastructure management, and IT service management technologies.
• Work with network monitoring and Linux administrators to automate recurring operational activities.
• Support application upgrades, maintenance, configuration changes, vulnerability remediation, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in root cause analysis involving multiple systems or technical interfaces.
• Maintain architecture documentation, interface documentation, automation repositories, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in cross training, business hours operational support, and scheduled on call support.

Kenntnisse

Bash scripting

Automation

Ansible

GitLab

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus

Python

Tools

Ansible

GitLab

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Ansible (Software), Bash Scripts, GitLab, IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus, Python Automation Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Automation Developer GDIT is seeking a motivated Automation Developer to support automation, event management, systems integration, and modernization within a mission critical Department of Defense infrastructure environment. This position is ideal for a systems or infrastructure developer with a strong foundation in Linux, scripting, automation, or systems integration who wants to expand their expertise across enterprise monitoring, event management, network management, and infrastructure automation technologies. The selected candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and develop expertise in IBM NetCool, Ansible, GitLab, systems integration, scripting, and automation across a broad portfolio of enterprise infrastructure applications.

How You Will Make an Impact

Develop Python, Bash, or other approved scripts to automate recurring infrastructure and application activities. Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks supporting approved infrastructure and application administration. Use GitLab or other approved source control tools to maintain automation code, configuration, documentation, and version history. Identify manual processes that can be standardized, simplified, or automated. Develop automated system and application health checks and validation processes. Learn administration and operation of the IBM NetCool event management environment. Support event ingestion, filtering, enrichment, correlation, prioritization, and escalation. Support NetCool configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and event management improvements. Support integration among infrastructure platforms using APIs, scripts, SNMP, syslog, structured data, and other approved interfaces. Troubleshoot data flows and integrations between monitoring, event management, infrastructure management, and IT service management technologies. Work with network monitoring and Linux administrators to automate recurring operational activities. Support application upgrades, maintenance, configuration changes, vulnerability remediation, and troubleshooting. Participate in root cause analysis involving multiple systems or technical interfaces. Maintain architecture documentation, interface documentation, automation repositories, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Participate in cross training, business hours operational support, and scheduled on call support.

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION REQUIRING 3 DAYS ON-SITE AT THE PENTAGON AND 2 DAYS REMOTE

What you’ll need to succeed

• (Required) Experience 5+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following: Systems administration Infrastructure engineering Infrastructure automation DevOps Systems integration Enterprise application support Network management Monitoring or event management
• At least 2 years of hands on experience with Linux, scripting, automation, or systems integration.
• Experience supporting production enterprise IT environments.

Technical Requirements

• Hands on experience with at least two of the following: Python Bash or Shell scripting Ansible Git or GitLab Linux administration REST APIs Configuration management Enterprise monitoring Network management
• Clearance • Possesses or has the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Cybersecurity Certification • Current CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification meeting applicable DoD cybersecurity workforce requirements.
• Technical Certification Current certification in automation, Linux, networking, DevOps, or enterprise infrastructure, such as: RHCSA or RHCE Red Hat Ansible certification CCNA GitLab certification Linux Foundation certification Equivalent infrastructure automation, Linux, networking, or systems engineering certification

Preferred Qualifications

• IBM NetCool or another event management platform.
• Ansible and GitLab.
• Python development or scripting.
• REST API integration.
• SNMP, syslog, JSON, YAML, TCP/IP, and Linux.
• Network monitoring or infrastructure management platforms.
• VMware.
• Classified, disconnected, or air gapped environments.
• Infrastructure as code and configuration management concepts.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong interest in solving operational problems through automation.
• Ability to understand relationships between applications, infrastructure, interfaces, and data flows.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies.
• Initiative to identify and implement improvements.
• Ability to work across systems, networks, cybersecurity, monitoring, and application teams.
• Willingness to document solutions and share knowledge.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities. Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals. Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off. Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Arlington Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

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