Linux Infrastructure-as-Code DevOps Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Linux Infrastructure-as-Code DevOps Engineer at Aerospace developing and supporting secure Linux systems. Collaborating with IT teams and Aerospace engineers on national space missions.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,200 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation for secure Linux system management, with a strong focus on security hardening, compliance, and automated provisioning. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor staff in enterprise environments.

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Infrastructure-As-Code ImplementationEnterprise Linux System AdministrationSecurity HardeningAutomated Provisioning ToolsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Linux System AdministrationConfiguration ManagementTroubleshootingSecurity HardeningPuppetAnsibleBashTerraformPythonGit

Soft Skills

Strong Sense of OwnershipCustomer ServiceIntegrityMentoring

Tools & Technologies

KickstartStackiCobblerIaC Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Computer ScienceTS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Enterprise EnvironmentAutomated System ManagementConfiguration ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleLinuxPuppetPythonTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop IaC automation to make deploying and managing secure and hardened Linux systems both in large enterprise environment as well as in multiple SAPs / CAPs standalone (air-gapped) networks faster, more consistent, more sustainable
Implementation that enables even those with less code knowledge
Strategy including how to enable/transform greater adoption by admins
Software development of the IaC code base for Linux systems, including: Security hardening, compliance, and automation tasks
Automated Linux system provisioning and configuration management
Manage common software tools, agents, and config
Stage and test rollouts of software & configurations
Manage enterprise-scale Linux services and infrastructure
Upgrades of IaC infrastructure itself, both servers and agents

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in CS / Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum four years experience in enterprise Linux system administration, including configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening in enterprise environments
Experience and programming skill implementing infrastructure-as-code with tools like Puppet, Ansible, Bash, Terraform, Python
Experience with IaC for automated system management and configuration
Experience with Git repositories and software development workflow
Experience with automated provisioning tools (e.g. Kickstart, Terraform, Stacki, or Cobbler)
Strong sense of ownership, customer service, and integrity.
TS/SCI clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Site Reliability Engineer Staff IV include:
Strong programming skills implementing infrastructure-as-code with tools like Puppet, Ansible, Bash, Terraform, Python
Experience with IaC for automated system management and configuration in a large-scale enterprise environment
Minimum seven years experience in enterprise Linux system including configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening in enterprise environments
Proven experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams
Team leadership, experience mentoring other staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect