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Aegis Aerospace Inc. • Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 / year
Role & seniority: Ansible Automation Engineer (mid-to-senior, with prior leadership/management experience required)
Stack/tools: Ansible (playbooks, roles, inventories, workflows), Terraform, PowerShell, Bash/BATCH scripting, REMEDY ticketing, job templates, NetBox integration, RedHat Satellite (desired), VMware (desired)
Build out and deploy automation for IT management and C2BMC Test Facility needs to support MDA
Develop, troubleshoot, and implement automations; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions
Ensure changes align with developer docs, configuration management, and ticketed problem resolution; provide status updates to leads/stakeholders
U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance
10+ years general work experience; 6+ years automation experience; 1+ year leadership/management
Experience creating/modifying Ansible playbooks/roles; configuring inventories, templates, workflows
Proficiency with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.); coding/scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
DoD 8570 Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
VMware-based systems/virtualization
RedHat Satellite for patching/management; RedHat automation/administration cert
NetBox integration with automation; experience with software lifecycle
Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD comms systems, MDIOC operations; relevant IT/engineering degree
Location & work type: Schriever Sp
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 Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required
Work Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday
Travel: 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.
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
Must be a U.S. Citizen Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance Must have 10 or more years of general (full-time) work experience (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
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
Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.
Resumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered. Candidates must be fully truthful in their application. Dishonesty or misrepresentation may result in disqualification. Only U.S. citizens with an active DoD Secret clearance will be considered.
Candidates must clearly list all relevant certifications, software, tools, and systems experience related to this position. Applications that do not include specific technologies and certifications may not be considered.
About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. With more than 30 years of experience, our mission is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in defending national security, advancing exploration, and pioneering innovation. Our team includes some of the brightest minds in aerospace, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in space operations, simulation, and engineering.
To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, please visit our website: http://www.AegisAero.com
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability