DevOps Automation Engineer: Terraform, Ansible & CI/CD

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and tighten automation across cloud and on-prem environments in the United States. You will build IaC with Terraform, manage configurations with Ansible, and write Python and JavaScript scripts to streamline deployments.

From CI/CD pipeline construction to automated testing and security best practices, you will partner with development, operations, and security teams to deliver reliable, scalable releases while documenting processes

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

Terraform

Ansible

Python scripting

JavaScript scripting

CI/CD pipeline management

Security clearance

Troubleshooting

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD Tools

Virtualization Platforms

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and tighten automation across cloud and on-prem environments in the United States. You will build IaC with Terraform, manage configurations with Ansible, and write Python and JavaScript scripts to streamline deployments.

From CI/CD pipeline construction to automated testing and security best practices, you will partner with development, operations, and security teams to deliver reliable, scalable releases while documenting processes