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Vaco by Highspring • Coppell, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: Senior System Design / Automation Engineer (design authority role; influences cross-functional decisions)
Stack / tools: Linux/RHEL; Ansible Automation Platform (AWX/Tower); IaC with Terraform; AWS (multi-account, landing zones, networks); CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, AWS-native); GitOps; observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch); scripting (Bash, Python); security, secrets management (HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS)
Automate platform operations and self-service capabilities (service catalogs, automated provisioning workflows)
Design and maintain IaC for AWS resources; establish reusable models/templates
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure/configuration; drive standardization and GitOps practices
Expertise in Linux/RHEL lifecycle management (build, hardening, patching, compliance)
AWS enterprise-scale exposure (multi-account governance, landing zones, networks, cost/security best practices)
Proficient with Ansible Core/Automation Platform, Terraform, and automation scripting (Bash/Python)
Experience with CI/CD for infrastructure/configuration, and observability/incident response
Cloud networking, IAM, and secrets management (NIST/CIS frameworks; Vault/KMS)
GitOps practices and production operations (incidents, RCAs, monitoring/logging)
Red Hat and AWS certifications
Kubernetes/EKS/OpenShift experience
System Design / Automation Engineer | 463355 DETAILS
Location: Coppell, TX, Jersey City, NJ, or Tampa, FL (hybrid onsite work 2-3 days per week)
Position Type: 6M C2H
Hourly / Salary: to $90W2
JOB SUMMARY Vaco is currently seeking a System Design / Automation Engineer for a 6M C2H opportunity that is located in Coppell, TX, Jersey City, NJ, or Tampa, FL (hybrid onsite work 2-3 days per week). The ideal System Design / Automation Engineer will come with experience as an Architecture / Design authority, including influencing decisions and outcomes. The System Design / Automation Engineer will design, build, and operate an automation-first platform leveraging RHEL, Ansible Automation Platform, IaC, and AWS. Additionally, the System Design / Automation Engineer will enable self-service for application teams through secure, scalable, and observable platform capabilities. Automate Platform Operations - Ansible Core / Automation Platform Design / Maintain IaC for AWS Resources with Terraform Implement CI/CD Pipelines - Infrastructure / Configuration Standardize RHEL Lifecycle Management - Build / Harden / Patch Develop / Document Architecture / Design Standards / Best Practices for the Linux Environment Create Secure Patterns for Identity / Access / Secrets Management Build Self-Service Experiences - Catalog Items / Reference Architectures Establish Observability Baselines / Drive Incident Response Security / Networking / App Team Collaboration - Champion GITOps Practices JOB REQUIREMENTS System Design / Automation Engineer - Design Architecture Standards / Best Practices / Secure Reference Patterns / Self-Service Capabilities (Service Catalogs / Automated Provisioning Workflows) | Influencing Cross-Functional Teams (Security / Network / Application) Linux Administration / RHEL (expertise) - Lifecycle Management (Build / Hardening / Patching / Compliance) AWS Enterprise Scale (3+ years) - Multi-Account Governance / Landing Zones / Networks (VCP / Transit Gateways) / Best Practices (Cost / Security) Ansible Core / Automation Platform / Tower / AWX - Automation of Platform Operations / Configuration Management / Orchestration IaC / Terraform - Designing / Maintaining Reusable Models / Templates for Provisioning / Managing AWS Resources, etc. Automation Scripting (BASH / Python) - Custom Automation / Tooling / Integration Implementing CI/CD Pipelines - Infrastructure / Configuration (Jenkins / GITLab / GITHub Actions / AWS-Native Services) Focusing on Infrastructure- / Configuration-as-Code Cloud Networking Fundamentals - Security / Compliance Frameworks (NIST / CIS Benchmarks) / IAM / Secrets Management Patterns (HashiCorp Vault / AWS Secrets Manager / KMS) Production Operations - Incident Management and Response / Root Cause Analysis / Establishing Observability Baselines (Monitoring / Logging / Tracing with Prometheus / Grafana / ELK Stack / CloudWatch) GIT / GITOps Practices (proficiency) - Declarative Infrastructure / Configuration Management / Collaboration
PREFERRED (not required) RedHat / AWS Certifications Kubernetes / EKS or OpenShift Experience Policy-as-Code / Image Pipelines / Cost Optimization Exposure Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.