Software Engineer

PDS Defense, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid holidays

Career counseling

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement Ansible-based infrastructure automation.

You will write idempotent playbooks, structure reusable roles, and manage inventories across Linux hosts with a focus on security hardening and compliance. The role involves integrating Ansible with Terraform or CloudFormation, deploying in Kubernetes environments, and embedding runs into CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience writing idempotent Ansible playbooks and reusable roles.
• Strong Linux admin skills across RHEL/Ubuntu distributions.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and embedding Ansible in pipelines.
• Proficiency with Git workflows, pull requests, and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles.
• Manage inventories and host variables; integrate with external sources.
• Collaborate in CI/CD environments (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Ensure security hardening and compliance of configurations.
• Work with Terraform/CloudFormation for hybrid/multi-cloud setups.

Skills

Ansible

Linux administration

CI/CD concepts

Git workflows

Scripting in Python

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Git

Molecule

TestInfra

Job description

Engineering

Software Engineer

Orlando, FL Posted: 10/5/2026

Job ID#:

226645

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

10

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer, in Orlando, FL. Job ID#226645

Job Description

Ansible Playbooks & Roles: Writing idempotent playbooks, structuring roles for reusability, managing dependencies.

YAML & Jinja2: Deep understanding of YAML syntax, Jinja2 templating, filters, and conditionals for dynamic configuration.

Inventory Management: Building dynamic and static inventories, grouping, host variables, and integration with external sources

Linux Administration: Strong proficiency with common distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine), package management, systemd, networking config, and security hardening.

Windows Support: Ansible Windows modules, PowerShell remediation, and Active Directory integration (if applicable).

Infrastructure Abstraction: Combining Ansible with Terraform or CloudFormation for hybrid approaches or using Ansible alone for configuration post-provisioning.

Container & Kubernetes: Ansible for cluster bootstrapping, pod/ deployment management, and container runtime configuration.

Version Control: Git workflows for playbook/role repositories, branching strategies, and pull-request-based reviews.

CI/CD Integration: Embedding Ansible runs in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure Pipelines for automated testing, linting (ansible-lint), and deployment.

Testing & Validation: Using Molecule for role testing, TestInfra for server validation, and integration with schema/ policy checks.

Secrets Management: Integrating with HashiCorp Vault, Ansible Vault, or cloud KMS for secure handling of passwords, API keys, and TLS certificates.

Compliance & Auditing: Ensuring playbooks meet organizational security standards, generating compliance reports, and maintaining audit trails.

Networking Basics: DNS, DHCP, VPCs/subnets, load balancers, firewalls, and IP address management.

Other IaC Tools: Familiarity with Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation helps when designing hybrid or multi-cloud strategies.

Observability: Wiring Ansible outputs into monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk) for drift detection and operational visibility.

Scripting & Automation: Python or Bash for custom modules, hooks, or glue code between Ansible and other tooling.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled