Salary
💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per year
Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSCloudDockerJenkinsKubernetesSplunkTerraform
About the role
- Design, develop, and manage Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules
- Automate configuration of infrastructure and middleware components
- Administer and support the Ansible ecosystem, including playbook maintenance and ops integration
- Implement secure infrastructure-as-code using Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation
- Deploy and manage containers via Docker and Kubernetes (preferably EKS)
- Build Jenkins pipelines using Declarative Pipeline syntax
- Ship application logs to Splunk and AWS CloudWatch for observability
- Harden systems using STIGs and security baselines aligned with NIST 800-53 and RMF
- Provide SME-level technical support across automation, compliance, and cloud engineering efforts
- Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and security teams to align with DoD Zero Trust architecture principles
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience with Ansible in cloud-based DevOps environments
- Proficiency developing Ansible Playbooks and using Ansible CLI for automation
- Advanced scripting skills in Bash
- Strong experience in AWS GovCloud, EKS/Kubernetes, and Docker deployments
- Expertise in Jenkins pipeline development and Git source control workflows
- Knowledge of STIG compliance, NIST frameworks, and DevSecOps best practices
- Familiarity with log aggregation using Splunk or CloudWatch
- Experience working in secure, high-compliance federal environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Active IT-II (NACLC - Secret) clearance or current eligibility
- Demonstrated experience with Ansible, Kubernetes, and secure cloud deployment in support of federal systems
- Remote-first flexibility
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) with immediate vesting + employer match
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Paid Time Off
- Educational Assistance + Certification Support
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Growth-driven, employee-first company culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
AnsibleTerraformCloudFormationDockerKubernetesJenkinsBash scriptingGitlog aggregationinfrastructure-as-code
Soft skills
technical supportcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceIT-II (NACLC - Secret) clearance