DevOps Automation Engineer

OSC Edge; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) and company match

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

OSC Edge seeks a DevOps Automation Engineer in Augusta, GA to design, implement, and manage automation solutions that heighten infrastructure reliability, CI/CD efficiency, and scalable deployments. You will work with Terraform, Ansible, IaC, and collaborate across teams to secure and streamline releases.

As a hands-on contributor, you’ll tackle automation across cloud and on‑prem, monitor security, and drive improvements while partnering with security and development groups to maximize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience.
• Must have Public Trust, Secret clearance and be eligible for Top-Secret/SCI.
• Valid Security+ Certification.
• At least 1 year of hands-on virtualization experience.
• Extensive automation experience with Terraform and Ansible.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements automation solutions using Terraform and Ansible.
• Manages infrastructure as code for consistent deployments.
• Implements and maintains CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment.
• Integrates automated testing and deployment processes for quality releases.
• Collaborates with development, operations, and security teams to deliver applications.
• Manages cloud and on-premises infrastructure via virtualization platforms.
• Monitors performance, availability, and security of automated systems.
• Optimizes automation to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Troubleshoots automation processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provides guidance on automation tools and practices and conducts training.

Skills

Automation

CI/CD

Scripting

Security+

Virtualization

Terraform

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

DevOps Automation Engineer - with Security+ certification, and one year of (hands-on) virtualization experience.

Must have and maintain Public Trust, Secret Security Clearance, and be eligible for Top-Secret Security Clearance/SCI

Location: Augusta, GA (On-site 5 days a week)

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.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements automation solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• 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

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Must have and maintain Public Trust, Secret Security Clearance and be eligible for Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCId
• 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
• 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

OSC Edge delivers a total rewards package that we know will attract, engage and retain top talent. Key elements of our package include a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package:

We offer eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefits offerings. Here are just some of our benefits for our US based positions:

• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft and Fraud Protection coverage

About OSC Edge:

Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a US Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled