Devops Automation Engineer

TEKsystems; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a DevOps Automation Engineer to design, implement, and manage automation solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability of infrastructure and applications. The role requires on-site work five days a week in Augusta, GA, with a contract-to-hire path.

The candidate will develop IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripts using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and JavaScript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Must have and maintain Secret Security Clearance, and be eligible for Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI.
• Must have a valid Security+ Certification.
• Must have at least one year of hands-on Virtualization experience.
• Extensive experience with automation tools and technologies, including Terraform and Ansible.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipeline implementation and management.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements automation solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Creates and maintains scripts using Python, JavaScript, and other relevant languages
• Develops and manages infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions to ensure consistent and reproducible infrastructure deployments
• Implements and maintains CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Integrates automated testing and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases
• Collaborates with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications
• Manages cloud and on-premises infrastructure using virtualization platforms
• Monitors the performance, availability, and security of automated systems and processes
• Optimizes automation solutions to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance scalability
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to automation processes and CI/CD pipelines
• Works closely with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions
• Provides technical support and guidance on automation tools and practices
• Conducts training sessions and creates documentation to support the adoption of automation technologies
• Implements security best practices within automation solutions to protect infrastructure and applications
• Ensures compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards in all automation activities
• Stays updated with the latest trends and technologies in DevOps and automation
• Identifies opportunities for improving existing processes and implement enhancements
• Participates in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning
• Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office

Skills

Automation

DevOps

Python

CI/CD pipelines

JavaScript

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Description

As the DevOps Automation Engineer, the individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of the organization's infrastructure and applications. In this role, the DevOps Automation Engineer works with various automation tools and technologies, scripting, and collaborating with development and operations teams to streamline processes and support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. This role requires on site 5 days a week in Augusta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements automation solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Creates and maintains scripts using Python, JavaScript, and other relevant languages
• Develops and manages infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions to ensure consistent and reproducible infrastructure deployments
• Implements and maintains CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Integrates automated testing and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases
• Collaborates with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications
• Manages cloud and on-premises infrastructure using virtualization platforms
• Monitors the performance, availability, and security of automated systems and processes
• Optimizes automation solutions to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance scalability
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to automation processes and CI/CD pipelines
• Works closely with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions
• Provides technical support and guidance on automation tools and practices
• Conducts training sessions and creates documentation to support the adoption of automation technologies
• Implements security best practices within automation solutions to protect infrastructure and applications
• Ensures compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards in all automation activities
• Stays updated with the latest trends and technologies in DevOps and automation
• Identifies opportunities for improving existing processes and implement enhancements
• Participates in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning
• Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office

Skills

Automation, Devops, Python, ci/cd pipelines, virtualization, javascript

Top Skills Details

Automation,Devops,Python,ci/cd pipelines,virtualization,javascript

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Must have and maintain Secret Security Clearance, and be eligible for Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI
• Must have a valid Security+ Certification
• Must have at least one year of hands-on Virtualization experience
• Extensive experience with automation tools and technologies, including Terraform and Ansible
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipeline implementation and management
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications/Education and Experience.
• Experience with cloud management and automation solutions
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions for automated systems

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Augusta, GA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $63.00/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 Augusta,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard 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.