QA Automation Engineer

• Implement and administer CI/CD pipelines for all ETL and data platform deliverables using CloudFormation templates, GitHub-based version control, and AWS Service Catalog, enabling successful builds and deployments to staging and production with a single command.
• Manage cloud-based infrastructure and services using approved Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies, Immutable Architecture principles, and reproducible deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments.
• Embed quality and security gates into CI/CD decision points, including static code analysis, dependency analysis, and government-provided container analysis tools; support remediation of medium- and high-level static and dynamic vulnerabilities in alignment with OWASP ASVS 4.0, Level 2.
• Automate orchestration and scheduling of data retrieval and ingestion jobs using Amazon Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow (MWAA), AWS Glue, Lambda, EventBridge, Step Functions, SNS, and SQS.
• Support release management, including Change Requests to the Change Control Board, release documentation, deployment references, rollback procedures, and project closeout within contract timelines.
• Ensure smooth operation of systems and infrastructure through monitoring, alerting, logging, preventative maintenance, and real-time remediation; keep production configurations consistent and controllable in support of ATO, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 compliance.
• Optimize system performance and cloud resource utilization to reduce cloud costs and deliver efficiency gains across the technical stack.
• Support disaster recovery exercises and actual events, ensuring production data loads continue as expected; provide pre-production deployment and data load support in lower environments.
• Provide on-call and after-hours support for production outages and emergencies as part of a team rotation, with full production support processes, documentation, and monitoring/alerting solutions.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate automation, improve code quality, and reduce operational burden while adhering to security and performance standards.
• Work as part of an integrated agile team, participating in sprint planning, program increment planning, and backlog refinement; support team performance dashboards (velocity, burn-down, code coverage, backlog traceability).

Platform Automation Engineer

• manage system infrastructure and applications
• develop and implement automation solutions
• maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines
• work closely with development and operations teams
• ensure smooth deployment and management of infrastructure and applications

Network Automation Engineer

• Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle
• Participate in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization
• Utilize your expertise in designing and developing APIs and microservices using graphQL, gRPC, Java, Python, Kafka, with a deep understanding of API first design
• Deploy applications in a hybrid cloud environment utilizing Kubernetes, various data stores, and a variety of cloud native tools and services
• Work on End-to-End solutions that may span front-end through API tiers and Back-End domain services

Senior Software Engineer – C#/Java/AI

• Administer, maintain, and optimize endpoint security platforms including EDR/XDR, device control, and endpoint management solutions.
• Develop and maintain security automation workflows to improve detection, response, remediation, and operational efficiency.
• Create and support scripts and automation tools using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Monitor endpoint security alerts and collaborate with Security Operations teams during investigations and incident response activities.
• Implement endpoint hardening standards and security baselines for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms.
• Support identity and access management initiatives related to endpoint security controls.
• Integrate endpoint security tooling with SIEM, ticketing, orchestration, and monitoring platforms.
• Participate in security assessments, audits, compliance initiatives, and remediation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex endpoint security and automation issues.

Endpoint Automation Engineer

• Participate in planning sessions with product owners to capture business requirements, translate to technical approaches/designs, and deliver automation solutions.
• Work with senior developers to design and code bots/automations using UiPath and/or Power Apps.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools and functionality in development of automations.
• Work with business teams to complete acceptance testing and participate in integration testing.
• Create and maintain documentation of automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support related to automations.
• Provide Orchestrator tenancy support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Automation Developer

• Lead the development, implementation, and delivery of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions for software-defined networks, ensuring timelines, technical requirements, and network performance standards are met across highly resilient and scalable infrastructure
• Design, develop, and implement network automation solutions and infrastructure management platforms using Python and modern web technologies to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain network automation frameworks, APIs, and tooling that integrate with network devices, controllers, and monitoring systems, writing clean, maintainable infrastructure-as-code that adheres to coding standards
• Integrate AI-driven analytics and automation capabilities into network operations to augment performance monitoring, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance workflows
• Drive adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis)
• Build and optimize containerized network applications (Kubernetes, Helm) and microservices architectures for network management and orchestration
• Develop solutions for event-driven network automation and large-scale infrastructure workflows using modern protocols and APIs
• Collaborate with network architects, security teams, product owners, and infrastructure engineers in an Agile environment, conducting code reviews and troubleshooting network applications to meet performance and reliability requirements
• Mentor engineers on network automation and infrastructure-as-code principles while influencing technical direction by evaluating emerging SDN technologies and DevSecOps methodologies
• Maintain adherence to agile development practices and modern DevSecOps workflows with a focus on security and reliability

Senior Lead Software Engineer – Network Infrastructure, Automation

• Develop and maintain EAG/API-gateway automation components that integrate with Government-approved CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and validate configuration-as-code, pipeline-compatible deployment artifacts, gateway promotion workflows, API validation gates, and migration automation components.
• Support automated checks for API specification quality, governance compliance, Zero Trust controls, telemetry, configuration drift, and production-readiness evidence.
• Build automation and validation evidence that supports PWS automation outcomes, including 75 percent manual onboarding reduction, 90 percent automated onboarding success rate, and 100 percent Zero Trust/governance compliance prior to production deployment.
• Troubleshoot gateway-side CI/CD integration issues, including deployment failures, configuration errors, credential/certificate dependencies, environment promotion issues, and validation gate failures.
• Support Git-based version control, branching, pull/merge request workflows, artifact repositories, and release evidence.
• Coordinate with Government CI/CD, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, identity, network, and release teams for platform-owned dependencies.
• Produce pipeline documentation, automation runbooks, validation logs, deployment evidence, rollback steps, and knowledge-transfer materials.

Gateway Automation Engineer

• Lead the setup, installation, and commissioning of all plant equipment as part of the Plant 2 brownfield launch, coordinating with OEMs, riggers, contractors, facilities, and internal teams from site preparation and delivery through production release.
• Conduct factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and production runoff/buy-off of new equipment with OEMs prior to release to manufacturing.
• Assess existing building infrastructure (power distribution, compressed air, ventilation, floor loading) against equipment requirements and define the modifications needed to support each installation.
• Manage equipment installation project schedules, budgets, and contractor activities; report progress, risks, and milestones to plant leadership.
• Coordinate required permits and inspections with local authorities and contractors (e.g., paint shop air permitting, fire, electrical, and crane/rigging inspections).
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all assigned equipment; establish PM schedules, checklists, and documentation in the CMMS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues to minimize unplanned downtime; provide rapid response support to production.
• Program, configure, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, robotic systems, and machine controls; manage software backups, parameters, and revision control.
• Program, teach, and optimize robotic welding cells, including weld parameters, torch and consumable maintenance, and coordination of weld fixtures with engineering.
• Establish and manage critical spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and service contracts for assigned equipment.
• Define equipment layouts, utility requirements (power, compressed air, ventilation, dust/fume extraction), and foundations for new installations.
• Develop standard work, operating procedures, and training materials; train operators and maintenance technicians on safe and proper equipment use.
• Drive continuous improvement in OEE, cycle time, scrap reduction, and changeover time using lean and root-cause methodologies (5 Why, fishbone, FMEA).
• Ensure all equipment and work practices comply with OSHA, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements; lead equipment risk assessments.
• Support capital equipment justification, specification, and acquisition for future automation projects.
• Track and report equipment KPIs to plant leadership.
• Create / maintain complete equipment documentation, including manuals, electrical schematics, as-built drawings, and plant layout files.
• Lead the implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), including requirements definition, vendor evaluation, equipment/machine connectivity, shop floor data collection, and integration with ERP and quality systems.
• Drive plant digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including machine data acquisition (OPC UA/IIoT sensors), real-time production and OEE dashboards, digital work instructions, paperless quality records, and predictive maintenance analytics.
• Perform other duties as assigned; the scope of this role is expected to expand as Plant operations grow.

Automation Engineer

• resolve problems with end-to-end solutions in a fast, agile environment
• develop software and systems from vision to production ready
• master new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements
• help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies
• ensure solutions developed consider current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements
• work as part of a team to shape systems for the better

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