Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Transform enterprise IT operations for a federal client utilizing automation, orchestration, and machine-assisted intelligence.

• Develop and sustain Infrastructure as Code leveraging Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation/ARM.

• Create and implement Robotic Process Automation workflows.

• Install and optimize AIOps and observability platforms to link events, identify anomalies, and initiate auto-remediation.

• Automate tasks across AWS, Azure, and on-premises settings.

• Develop reusable scripts using Python, PowerShell, and Bash.

• Incorporate automation into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps toolchains.

• Provide 24x7 operational support through monitoring, orchestration, and backup/recovery tools.

• Manage patches, hardening, compliance, vulnerability remediation, and security updates.

• Document automation processes and monitor improvements in error reduction and efficiency.

• Work collaboratively with engineering, networking, and development teams to minimize manual tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years of pertinent experience.

• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly with Terraform and Ansible.

• Proficiency in RPA, orchestration, and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash.

• Cloud expertise in AWS and/or Azure along with hybrid on-premises environments.

• Familiar with monitoring, observability, or AIOps platforms.

• Understanding of ITIL service management, change management, patch management, and vulnerability management.

• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53, or FedRAMP, or a strong willingness to learn.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

• Acceptable outcomes from a background investigation.

• Certifications such as AWS/Azure Associate-or-above, Terraform Associate, or ITIL 4 are considered advantageous.

• Previous federal or DHS experience is regarded as a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 15 days of paid leave.

• 7 days of sick leave.

• 2 days of bereavement leave.

• 11 paid Federal holidays.

• Up to 40 hours for jury duty.

• 401K with a 4% employer contribution (with no vesting period).

• Up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Company-provided laptop.

• $5,000 annually for professional development.

• $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment.

• $2,000 referral bonus.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Legal Shield and ID Shield voluntary benefits.

• Flexible working hours.

• Remote work opportunities.

• Chance to collaborate within a motivated team dedicated to modernizing government services with innovative technology and solutions.