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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Automation Engineer - **Company:** Scientific Research Corporation - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $132,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Code Review, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Failover, Federated Identity Management, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Routing, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Data Logging, Scripting, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Istio, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Kubernetes, Rancher, Hashicorp, Route53, Nutanix, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16826071/Systems-Automation-Engineer-Colorado-Colorado-Springs ## About the Role * Five plus years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles (Windows & Linux) * Three plus years of experience in DevSecOps, automation, and cloud environments * Strong experience with Windows and Linux (2019/2022/2025/RHEL-8/9/10) and AWS services * Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible) * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) * Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and sustainment of CI/CD pipelines * Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., routing, host firewalls, load balancers) Certifications: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent Windows certification * Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or higher * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) * CompTIA Security+ (or higher, e.g., CISSP) * AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) Desired Skills * Experience with Kubernetes (RKE2, EKS, OpenShift, NKP, Rancher Federal, or similar) * Knowledge of zero-trust architecture and modern identity solutions * Experience with HashiCorp Vault, ArgoCD, or GitOps workflows, and service mesh technologies * Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) * Experience in DoD or regulated environments (RMF, IL5/IL6/TS-SCI) ## Description The Systems Automation Engineer architects, secures, and sustains enterprise infrastructure across hybrid environments, integrating Windows and Linux systems on-premises and in AWS. This role is built on an automation-first mindset, leveraging infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization to deliver highly scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. The engineer drives standardization and operational efficiency by eliminating manual processes and enabling rapid, repeatable deployments while embedding security across the full system lifecycle to meet NIST, RMF, and STIG requirements. Infrastructure Engineering Designing, deploying, and maintaining Windows Server and Linux-based environments * Administering core services including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and identity federation * Managing Windows & Linux systems, including patching, hardening, and performance tuning * Supporting virtualization platforms and associated features (Nutanix - AHV, Files, Objects) * Designing HA/DR solutions with automated backup, failover, and multi-region resilience Cloud Engineering * Architecting and managing AWS environments (e.g., EC2, S3, EBS, VPC, IAM, RDS, Route 53) * Designing securing, scalable network architectures (e.g., VPCs, subnets, routing, load balancers) * Implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation * Optimizing cloud cost, performance, and availability through efficient scaling and monitoring DevSecOps Integration * Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) to enable automated, reliable deployments * Integrating DevSecOps with code scanning, container security, and secrets management * Supporting container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, RKE2, EKS) for scalable, resilient operations Automation & Scripting * Developing automation solutions to reduce manual processes and improve consistency * Writing and maintaining scripts using Ansible, Python, PowerShell, or Bash * Automating provisioning, configuration management, and system patching Security & Compliance * Implementing system hardening in accordance with DISA STIGs and NIST standards * Supporting RMF/ATO processes and continuous monitoring to maintain compliance * Implementing centralized logging, monitoring, and alerting (CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Elastic) * Ensuring IL5/IL6/TS-SCI compliance through enforced security controls and system hardening Operations & Support * Monitoring system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure reliability and scalability * Troubleshooting complex system-related issues across hybrid environments to restore operations * Providing Tier III support and lead root cause analysis to resolve issues and prevent recurrence * Maintaining system documentation and standard operating procedures ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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