ADV000BE6 Ansible Automation Engineer (J)

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense.  Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.  

Description of Duties:

Position Title: Ansible Automation Engineer

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

The Ansible Automation Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

·       Serve as an Ansible Automation Engineer supporting system build out and deployment to the C2BMC Test Facility as necessary to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

·       Work effectively within the environment to expand the role and capability of automation in IT management

·       Implement automations that will replace time consuming, error-prone, manual repetitive configuration activities

·       Perform troubleshooting actions, root cause analysis, and provide corrective action recommendations

·       Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices

·       Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts

·       Assist integration leads and managers in problem definition, analysis, requirement development and implementation as needed

·       Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problem and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems

·       Perform evening shift work and weekend duty as needed to meet off-hour mission activities

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Qualifications - External

Basic Requirements:

·       Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

o   May be reduced with completion of advanced education

·       Must have 6, or more, years of direct experience using automation tools

·       Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role

·       Must have experience in creation and modification of Ansible playbooks and roles

·       Must have experience in configuring and working with job templates, inventories, workflows and other Ansible objects

·       Must have experience using process automation tools and techniques (Ansible, Terraform, etc.)

·       Must have experience with coding and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Batch files, etc.).

·       Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE

·       Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance 

Desired Requirements:

·       Have experience with running/managing systems and services in a virtualized environment (VMware)

·       Have experience with security patching and software management using RedHat Satellite

·       Have experience integrating NetBox with automation tools

·       Be familiar with software lifecycle and development

·       Have a RedHat certification in automation or administration

·       Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations

·       Have a degree in an IT or Engineering related discipline 

This position is expected to pay $105,000 - $125,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

 US EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.