Automation SME

TEKsystems; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 185,976,000 - 214,906,000; Part time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an Automation SME for a high‑profile cloud modernization and security effort in Montgomery, AL. The contract role requires an Active Secret Clearance and hands‑on Terraform, Ansible, and scripting expertise to automate infrastructure and deployments in a secure enterprise setting.

You will drive IaC, automation governance, and CI/CD practices, collaborating with security and operations to meet compliance and authorization goals while delivering scalable, reliable platforms.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Extensive Terraform and IaC experience.
• Strong Ansible automation skills.
• Advanced scripting in Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Experience automating infrastructure, CI/CD, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain IaC solutions with Terraform across cloud and on-prem.
• Build and optimize Ansible playbooks, automation workflows, and runbooks.
• Develop automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash and Shell scripting.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, deployment, and security controls.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Git, GitHub/GitLab/Jenkins/Azure DevOps.
• Support secure automation, secrets management, PKI integration, governance.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues across enterprise environments.
• Create technical docs, procedures, and compliance artifacts.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations on compliance.
• Lead discussions, gather requirements, and train stakeholders.

Skills

HashiCorp Terraform

Ansible automation

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

CI/CD pipelines

Automation governance

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Location: On-site (Secret Clearance Required)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale cloud modernization and security initiative. This position will play a critical role in driving Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automation, configuration management, and deployment practices across a highly secure enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Terraform, Ansible, scripting, automation governance, and CI/CD pipelines while supporting compliance and authorization efforts within a mission-critical environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cloud and infrastructure modernization efforts while working with advanced technologies in a complex, enterprise-scale ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using HashiCorp Terraform across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Build, manage, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, automation workflows, and operational runbooks.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Shell scripting.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment activities, security controls, and operational processes.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Support secure automation practices, including secrets management, credential rotation, PKI integration, and governance controls.
• Troubleshoot complex automation and deployment issues across enterprise-scale environments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and compliance artifacts.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to support authorization and compliance initiatives.
• Lead technical discussions, gather requirements, provide training, and communicate solutions to stakeholders across multiple teams.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Extensive experience with HashiCorp Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Strong experience developing and maintaining Ansible automation solutions.
• Advanced scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Shell scripting.
• Experience automating infrastructure, cloud, security, and operational workflows.
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of automation governance, change management, compliance, and enterprise operations.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HashiCorp Vault and secrets management solutions.
• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) integration and credential management.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud environments and DevOps practices.
• Experience supporting authorization, accreditation, security compliance, and operational readiness initiatives.

What You'll Be Supporting

This role contributes to a modern hybrid-cloud transformation initiative focused on:

• Standardizing and automating enterprise infrastructure management.
• Building highly secure, resilient, and scalable cloud environments.
• Implementing zero-trust and secure automation practices.
• Supporting rapid deployment capabilities through Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD automation.
• Improving operational efficiency, governance, and visibility across distributed environments.
• Enabling advanced analytics, AI workloads, and mission-critical applications through modern infrastructure platforms.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Montgomery,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.