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# Programmer MID - Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Release Management, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Scaled Agile Framework, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Gitlab, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3acd2093-b97e-468a-be85-dcfdffac53b8

## About the Role

This role supports a high-visibility program providing engineering services to a large-scale information technology (IT) network. The position involves hands-on engineering and testing in virtualized or on-premise environments. The ideal candidate will be a skilled technician with experience in infrastructure as code, system configuration automation, and orchestrating network operations within commercial cloud and on-premise settings., BS degree is required.

Experience:

1-2 years of hands-on site engineering automation experience.

Technical Skills:

 * Ability to obtain an IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP) within the first 3 months of employment.
 * Ansible knowledge and experience with Windows is necessary.
 * Must be able to support program execution in secure environments.
 * Experience with automated script design, coding, debugging, and maintenance.
 * Experience in CI/CD toolsets (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and familiarity with agile development methodologies.
 * Ability to work effectively with a distributed team in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
 * Basic understanding of Azure DevOps workflows, projects, and custom configurations.
 * Experience in automating tasks with scripting languages like PowerShell or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation for automating test environments.
 * ITILv4, Scrum Master, or Agile SAFe certification(s) or applicable experience.

## Description

* Provide continuous development and integration, including site reliability engineering, release management, implementation, migration, and knowledge transfer.
 * Automate routine tasks and software updates; document and maintain functional, integration, security, and load/stress testing procedures.

 * Document and deliver an approach for automated acceptance testing and integration/regression testing for all new applications and capabilities.* Develop Ansible playbook design, role development, and testing in non-production environments, and manage migration to production networks.* Participate in the development of release management processes, procedures, and policies.* Establish, manage, and maintain the overall Release Management Plan and Release Schedule.* Conduct site surveys as needed to assess existing equipment and software to validate release package requirements.* Develop, document, and maintain work instruction materials for automation and orchestration processes.* Provide training when substantive technological changes are introduced.Required Qualifications