Automation & Systems Integration Engineer

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an Integration/Automation Engineer for a Federal Customer in Chantilly, VA. The role emphasizes building repeatable automation workflows, scripting, and system integration to accelerate delivery in a secure environment.

The candidate will develop and maintain scripts, support CI/CD practices, document automation logic, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce manual effort while ensuring compliance with program security requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience scripting in Python or similar language.
• Experience with systems integration, automation, or orchestration workflows.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues across multiple platforms or tools.
• Familiarity with configuration management and structured change practices.
• Strong documentation and collaboration skills.
• Active TS/SCI and ability to maintain access as required by the program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows for operational and engineering tasks.
• Integrate systems, tools, and interfaces to support repeatable deployment and sustainment.
• Troubleshoot integration failures, workflow issues, and technical dependencies.
• Support CI/CD-style practices, configuration management, and version control discipline.
• Document automation logic, procedures, and implementation guidance.
• Partner with systems, network, and support teams to streamline complex technical processes.
• Validate changes in lab or controlled environments before release.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, error rates, and turnaround time.

Skills

Python scripting

Systems integration

Automation workflows

Troubleshooting

Configuration management

Documentation

TS/SCI clearance

Tools

Ansible

Git

APIs

Job description

Socket.dev seeks an Integration/Automation Engineer for a Federal Customer in Chantilly, VA. The role emphasizes building repeatable automation workflows, scripting, and system integration to accelerate delivery in a secure environment.

The candidate will develop and maintain scripts, support CI/CD practices, document automation logic, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce manual effort while ensuring compliance with program security requirements.