Automation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is looking for an experienced automation engineer to manage system infrastructure and applications in Colorado Springs. This role requires technical expertise in automation solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration with development and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in scripting and automation tools, as well as experience in cloud environments such as AWS and Azure. Compensation ranges from $86,800 to $198,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with scripting languages to automate tasks.
• 2+ years of experience with automation tools including Ansible.
• Experience writing Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation solutions for system infrastructure and applications.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Work closely with development and operations teams.

Skills

Scripting languages (Bash, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell)

Automation tools (Ansible)

CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced automation engineer for the management of system infrastructure and applications. As an automation engineer at Booz Allen, you can use your technical skills to affect mission‑forward change. You’ll work with a cross‑functional team to develop and implement automation solutions, maintain and improve our CI/CD pipelines, and work closely with development and operations teams to ensure the smooth deployment and management of our infrastructure and applications. Additionally, you’ll continue to strengthen your DevSecOps skills while supporting the sustainment and development of critical naval platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation solutions for system infrastructure and applications.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of infrastructure and applications.
• Strengthen DevSecOps skills while supporting sustainment and development of critical naval platforms.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with scripting languages to automate tasks, including Bash, Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell.
• 2+ years of experience with automation tools including Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD toolsets including GitLab or Jenkins.
• Experience writing Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform.
• Experience with building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code environments, including automated server or network configurations, large‑scale software deployments, or monitoring and testing such as continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Experience with provisioning and managing infrastructure and applications in on‑premise and cloud environments including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automating system configurations and orchestrating network operations and DevOps pipelines, scaling, releases, and day‑to‑day system operations in cloud environments.
• Experience with leveraging JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration.
• Knowledge of automation and process improvement through holistic programming solutions.
• Ability to analyze business requirements for the design of automated process workflows.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

Projected compensation range: $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Benefits

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.