Linux and Ansible Automation Engineer

Disruptive Solutions, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Disruptive Solutions, LLC in Reston, VA is seeking a senior Linux/DevOps Engineer to design automation frameworks, manage Linux environments, and implement Infrastructure as Code with Ansible, Terraform, and related tools. You will ensure security compliance across DoD-friendly configurations and collaborate with mission partners to improve operational efficiency.

U.S. citizens with ability to obtain DoD 8570 certifications are required for this federal contract role; existing DoD experience is

Qualifications

• 10+ years administering Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Experience managing configuration at scale with Ansible.
• Experience with IaC tools like Ansible, Terraform, Salt, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience in U.S. federal government/DoD IT environments, including STIG/RMF/NIST.
• Associate's degree + 5+ years, Bachelor’s + 3+, or Master’s + 1+ years.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification within 30 days.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 CSP-IS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation frameworks and establish best practices.
• Manage Linux-based environments such as RHEL.
• Use Ansible for configuration management and enforcing system state.
• Ensure security compliance and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with mission partners and stakeholders to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Linux administration

Ansible

Infrastructure as Code

Bash/Python/PowerShell

DoD IT environment

Education

Associate's degree + IT projects

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree

Tools

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

Salt

Kubernetes

VMware vSphere

Git

Job description

Reston, United States

Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens and capable of obtaining and maintaining the required Public Trust determination.

About Company

Disruptive Solutions, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-focused cybersecurity and technology solutions for federal and commercial clients. We specialize in advanced cybersecurity operations, AI/ML integration, cloud modernization, data governance, and risk management. With a proven track record supporting agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Treasury, we deliver innovative solutions that maximize efficiency and strengthen cyber resilience. At our core, we are dedicated partners committed to securing the mission with innovation, integrity, and measurable impact.

Job Summary

The position involves developing automation frameworks, managing Linux environments, using Ansible and Infrastructure as Code tools, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automation frameworks and establish best practices
  
• Manage Linux-based environments such as RHEL
  
• Use Ansible for configuration management and enforcing system state
  
• Ensure security compliance and vulnerability management
  
• Collaborate with mission partners and stakeholders to identify automation opportunities
  

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience administering Linux environments such as RHEL
  
• Experience managing configuration at scale with Ansible
  
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible, Terraform, Salt, Puppet, or Chef
  
• Experience with Bash, Python, or PowerShell
  
• Experience managing systems within U.S. federal government or DoD enterprise IT environments, including security frameworks like STIG, RMF, or NIST
  
• Associate’s degree and 5+ years of supporting IT projects, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years, or Master’s degree and 1+ years
  
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification within 30 days
  
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification within 30 days
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VMware vSphere and managing virtual machines
  
• Experience with Kubernetes, container platform operations, and workload orchestration
  
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  
• Experience with NetApp storage solutions and enterprise backup and recovery
  
• Knowledge of version control concepts and Git
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

Disruptive Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.