Automation Systems Engineer

Columbia, SC, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 14 hours ago
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A Software Systems Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation and orchestration platforms to enhance IT infrastructure and service delivery. This mid-level role involves collaboration across development, operations, and security teams to establish scalable, reliable, and secure automation solutions. The engineer will work on building systems from the ground up, resolving complex operational challenges, and supporting infrastructure across various environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and administer automation platforms such as Terraform Enterprise, Ansible Automation Platform, Vault, and Packer.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, security, and consistency in automation practices.
  • Develop operational standards, documentation, and lifecycle management processes for automation platforms.
  • Integrate solutions like self-service portals, CMDB, platform security, secrets management, and observability tools.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize platform availability and resilience.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows using tools such as GitLab and Jenkins.
  • Provide training, guidance, and documentation for engineering teams on automation technologies.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to automation, cloud-native architectures, and containerization.
  • Support VMware and Kubernetes/container environments with troubleshooting, deployment, configuration, and security updates.
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, responding to infrastructure and system issues as needed.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in deploying and administering automation platforms such as Terraform, Ansible, Packer, and Vault in large enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of automation architecture, components, and ecosystem, with hands-on experience at scale.
  • Experience developing automation pipelines and integrating with CI/CD workflows.
  • Scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
  • Knowledge of system observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
  • Familiarity with security practices including SSO, RBAC, and PKI.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
  • Background in infrastructure lifecycle management, capacity planning, and understanding of databases, networking, storage, and backup strategies.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and technical leadership abilities.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in software systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform operations.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience administering automation tools or IaC platforms.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
     

Publishing Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.00 hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between in-office collaboration and remote work.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113272
  • Posted 20 hours ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.

 

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