Linux Automation Engineer

ECS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Linux Automation Engineer to support national laboratory projects in Albuquerque. This role involves architecting systems, automating tasks with Ansible, and collaborating with system administrators in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices. Join a dedicated team focused on national security missions, where your contributions will directly impact real-time operations. If you are ready to take on challenging projects and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in architecting complete computer solutions and system design.
• 2+ years of experience developing automation code using Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of software tools and subsystems.
• Assist in interpreting software requirements and design specifications.

Skills

Ansible

Linux System Administration

DevOps Practices

Virtual Machines

Cloud Technologies

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

12 years of relevant experience

Tools

Docker

GitLab CI

Jenkins

VMWare vSphere

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Job Description

ECS is seeking a Linux Automation Engineer, providing support to our national laboratory customer in

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Linux Automation Engineer, providing support to our national laboratory customer in Albuquerque, NM.

An Application Programmer to join one of next generation teams working primarily in a Linux environment. The department partners with several internal mission organizations to design, develop and deploy large-scale remote sensing systems for real-time national security missions. Your role will include systems architecting, creating and modifying Ansible playbooks, and collaborating with our system administrators to automate tasks.

Responsibilities And Duties

Participate in the design of software tools and subsystems to support reuse and domain analysis. Assist Applications Engineer and Applications Programmer to interpret software requirements and design specifications to code and integrate and test software components. Work will primarily be performed in a Linux environment.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or total of 12 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Experience in architecting complete computer solutions, system design, engineering, and system development, including familiarity with modern DevOps practices and tools
• 2 or more years of experience developing automation code using Ansible
• 2 or more years of experience with virtual machines and cloud technologies (e.g. VMWare vSphere)
• 2 or more years of experience with RedHat Linux (or similar Linux distribution) system administration
• Demonstrable understanding of Linux or Windows Server-based enterprise architectures
• Knowledge of hardware and operating systems, including system architectures, network infrastructures, and client-server principles
• Experience working in a collaborative environment (unclassified/classified)
• Work is primarily performed on site and therefore the candidate must reside in the Albuquerque area
• Candidate can start uncleared, but must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance (preference is Active DOE Q Clearance or DoD Top Secret Reciprocity)
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience with the full software development lifecycle using iterative or agile methodologies
• Experience with automation, orchestration, continuous integration/ continuous delivery including such tools as Ansible, Puppet, Docker, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Nexus, etc.
• Experience applying Test Driven Development (TDD) principles and automated testing (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin)
• Experience with common software architectures (e.g., microservices, distributed architecture models, etc.)
• Experience with container technologies, using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Experience with Linux server-based system administration. (e.g., account maintenance, data backups, system performance maintenance, installation and configuration of new hardware/software)
• Experience reading, interpreting, writing, modifying, and executing scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) on Windows or Unix systems
• Experience with virtual machines and cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, Open Stack, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals (e.g., networks devices, ports/protocols, addressing, routing, network access, identity, and access management, and authentication)
• Knowledge of secure configuration management techniques (e.g., STIGs) and secure software development and deployment practices
• Skill in identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, availability, capacity, or configuration problems relative to the goals of the system
• Experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, and deploying large-scale systems for managing, processing, and disseminating data from disparate data sources
• Experience with large, multi-organizational, multi-discipline projects with emphasis on satellite or other aerospace systems
• Ability to travel on occasion
• Preference is an active DOE Q Clearance or DoD Reciprocity
  
  

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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