Cyber Tools Integration Ansible Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Colorado Springs, CO that is seeking a Cyber Tools Integration Ansible Developer.

Responsibilities:
* Develop, deploy, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments
* Design and implement secure automation workflows, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices and industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS)
* Integrate Ansible with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), and on-premises systems to enable seamless end-to-end automation
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and optimize infrastructure for scalability, resilience, and security
* Conduct security assessments of automation scripts and infrastructure configurations to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
* Document automation processes, integration workflows, and security protocols to support knowledge sharing and compliance
* Stay current with emerging Ansible features, cybersecurity threats, and integration technologies to recommend innovative solutions
* Installing, deploying, and unit testing Cyber Tools such as ACAS, ArcSight, BigFix, Delinea, Endgame, ESS, Axway Repeater, and Responder for Windows MFA in National Team (NT) labs, the C2BMC Testbed (CTB), and Operations
* Developing and verifying installation instructions for Cyber Tools and Vendor Patches
* Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
* Managing and addressing any Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) related to the Cyber Tools

REQUIREMENTS:
* Expert-level proficiency in Ansible for automating the deployment, configuration, and management of cybersecurity tools
* Experience writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules to streamline tool installations, patch applications, and STIG compliance
* Experience integrating Ansible with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) for continuous deployment and testing
* Proficiency in installing, configuring, and deploying one or more of the following cybersecurity tools: ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) Vulnerability scanning and compliance assessment, BigFix: Delinea: Privileged access management (PAM), Log analysis and threat hunting using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). ESS (Trellix), Axway Repeater/Responder for Windows MFA: Multi-factor authentication implementation
* Experience with deploying tools in Windows and Linux environments, including virtualized or containerized setups (e.g., VMware, Docker)
* Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues during testing, including root cause analysis and error reporting
* Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate test cases and validate outputs
* Expertise in applying vendor patches for cybersecurity tools and underlying systems (Windows, Linux)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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