DevOps Engineer (Ansible)

KBR; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your work will directly contribute to national security and defense systems. As a DevOps Engineer, you will leverage cutting-edge tools like Ansible and Terraform to automate infrastructure management and optimize operations. Collaborate with a dynamic team in a supportive environment, tackling innovative projects that shape the future of space defense. If you are passionate about impactful work and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace a culture that values growth and connection while delivering essential solutions to our nation's security challenges.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Understanding of Terraform for cloud resource management.
• Top Secret clearance required for national security projects.

Responsibilities

• Automate infrastructure management using Ansible and Terraform.
• Enhance scalability and security of infrastructure systems.
• Develop and manage Ansible playbooks for Unix and Windows.

Skills

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash

JavaScript

Software Engineering

Configuration Management

Security Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Title: DevOps Engineer (Ansible)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate infrastructure and application management, leverage Ansible to streamline configuration management, deployment, and orchestration processes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the scalability, security, and performance of the infrastructure.
• Primary focus will be on Ansible with a solid understanding of Terraform to assist in provisioning and managing cloud resources. Expertise in both automation tools will help drive infrastructure-as-code practices, enabling seamless, reliable, and scalable operations across our systems.
• Develop and manage Ansible playbooks, modules, and configurations for both Unix and Windows environments.
• Utilize Ansible's agentless configuration management approach to automate infrastructure provisioning and software deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Administer and maintain Ansible infrastructure, providing SME-level support and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with the GITM engineering team to design and implement Ansible-based solutions for a distributed data center environment.
• Automate business processes and software deployments using various frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, JavaScript).
• Implement and perform security testing, code reviews, and provide engineering solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Use Ansible to handle post-Terraform provisioning tasks, such as configuring operating systems, installing software packages, and setting up application services after infrastructure resources are created.
• Automate the configuration management of Terraform-provisioned infrastructure by integrating Ansible playbooks to enforce desired state configurations across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Leverage Ansible for continuous configuration and compliance management, ensuring that Terraform-provisioned infrastructure stays aligned with security and operational policies over time.

Work Environment:

• Location: Annapolis Junction MD [On-site]
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20% Travel
• Working Hours: Standard 40 hour per week

Qualifications :

Required:

• Clearance: Top Secret with SCI
• Experience in software engineering and integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf software products.
• Must have a current DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification

Desired:

• 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD.

Basic Compensation:

$110,000 to $130,000

This range is for the Maryland area only. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.