Automation Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 52 week(s)

Skills

Ansible

Job Details

Automation Engineer

  • Locations: Pittsburgh, PA • Cleveland, OH • Birmingham, AL • Dallas, TX • Phoenix, AZ
    Schedule: Monday – Friday, core hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST (flexibility for meetings across time zones)
    Experience Level: 3–6 years in infrastructure automation, DevOps, or related technical roles
    Interview Process: Video interview

    Overview

    We’re seeking an Automation Engineer who thrives on transforming how enterprise applications and infrastructure are delivered and managed. In this role, you’ll design, implement, and support a new OpenSource Scanning Solution, integrating security and compliance checks into robust CI/CD pipelines and modern infrastructure.

    You’ll leverage Infrastructure-as-Code, container orchestration, and automation tools to enhance system reliability, accelerate deployment cycles, and optimize cloud resources. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist who can bridge development, operations, and security teams, ensuring our solutions are secure, scalable, and cost-effective.

    What You’ll Do

  • Design and build automated infrastructure processes using Ansible and Terraform.

  • Deploy and integrate open-source scanning tools into DevOps pipelines to enhance security and compliance.

  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code for scalable, repeatable deployments.

  • Lead technical initiatives transforming application delivery and infrastructure practices.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to deployments, integrations, and configurations.

  • Optimize cloud resource utilization and implement automated monitoring solutions.

  • Collaborate with DevOps, security, and engineering teams, serving as a bridge between technical and business stakeholders.

  • Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, configurations, and operational runbooks.

  • Your Skills & Experience

    Must-Have Technical Skills:

  • Proven experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation.

  • Hands-on experience designing and managing infrastructure with Terraform.

  • Practical knowledge deploying and integrating open-source security and vulnerability scanning tools such as Trivy, Clair, SonarQube, Anchore, etc.

  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions).

  • Solid scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Nice-to-Have:

  • Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

  • Experience administering Windows and/or Linux environments.

  • Understanding of security compliance requirements and DevSecOps practices.

  • Soft Skills & Attributes

  • Strong communicator who explains technical concepts clearly.

  • Collaborative team player comfortable leading initiatives and working cross-functionally.

  • Self-motivated, proactive problem solver.

  • Critical thinker with strong analytical skills.

  • Flexible and adaptable to evolving priorities.

  • Technical Screening Requirements

    Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in:

  • Ansible

  • Terraform

  • Open-source scanning solutions

  • Why Join Us?

    You’ll play a pivotal role in modernizing our DevOps environment and security posture. You’ll have the opportunity to drive meaningful change across infrastructure and delivery processes, work with cutting-edge open-source tools, and collaborate with talented teams—all while helping to keep our systems secure and reliable.


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