Enterprise Configuration Automation Engineer (Ansible)

Insight Global; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Configuration Management Engineer to design, automate, and optimize configuration, patch management, and network deployment processes across large enterprise environments. The role emphasizes reducing manual effort through automation, scripting, and orchestration tools, with experience in Ansible playbooks for complex workflows.

The ideal candidate will automate configuration changes across network and security infrastructure, write Python/Bash/PowerShell scripts, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in automation-focused roles.
• Experience with automation using Ansible, Python or Bash.
• Strong understanding of workflow automation.
• Active Secret Clearance or higher (IAT II or higher).

Responsibilities

• Develop automated configuration management, patch deployment, and system updates.
• Create and manage Ansible playbooks to orchestrate complex workflows.
• Design automation sequences linking script outputs to subsequent tasks.
• Implement overnight/unattended automation to improve efficiency.
• Automate deployment of network configurations including firewall policies and security rules.
• Build scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to support automation initiatives.
• Test, validate, and deploy automation solutions ensuring reliability and security.
• Collaborate with network, systems, and cybersecurity teams to streamline processes.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation workflows and identify optimization opportunities.

Skills

Ansible

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Workflow automation

Configuration management

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Insight Global seeks a Configuration Management Engineer to design, automate, and optimize configuration, patch management, and network deployment processes across large enterprise environments. The role emphasizes reducing manual effort through automation, scripting, and orchestration tools, with experience in Ansible playbooks for complex workflows.

The ideal candidate will automate configuration changes across network and security infrastructure, write Python/Bash/PowerShell scripts, and