Automation / Cloud Services Specialist

This role supports a defense-focused technical program delivering automation and cloud services for complex C5ISR systems. The position is responsible for implementing infrastructure and application automation, configuring and administering cloud and on-premises platforms, and enabling CI/CD and DevOps practices across development, testing, and production environments., * Implement automation across infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment, testing, and operations

• Modernize infrastructure to support agile, automated, and jointly managed environments
• Assess compliance with IT policies, standards, and procedures and recommend improvements
• Develop automation for applications, networks, and services across development, testing, and production environments
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and testing teams to automate processes, reduce technical debt, and optimize CI/CD pipelines
• Support integration throughout the testing lifecycle to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain automation code and supporting files in source control repositories
• Train operations personnel on automation tools and processes
• Configure and administer cloud services in hyperscale cloud environments
• Configure and administer cloud services in on-premises cloud platforms

Automation, Cloud Computing, Production Systems, Cloud Computing, Automation, DevOps, Technical Delivery, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Test Plan/Schedule, * Demonstrated experience in network and system administration

• Experience with virtualization technologies (Linux, Windows, VMware, etc.)
• Proficiency with source control tools such as Git and GitLab/GitHub
• Proven ability to lead medium to large infrastructure or automation projects
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in infrastructure IT operations
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software automation and development
• At least 2 years of scripting experience
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certification
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• Cloud computing certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or equivalent)
• Experience with on-premises cloud platforms
• Active Secret security clearance, * Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience supporting systems and network architecture within IT operations and AI/ML environments
• Background in CI/CD, DevOps, or automation-focused roles
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and cloud architectures
• Familiarity with major cloud platforms and services
• Hands-on experience developing and managing Ansible playbooks and automation platforms
• Python scripting experience, including API integrations
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
• Strong focus on quality assurance, testing, and issue resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills