Ansible/Linux Automation Engineer - Huntsville, Alabama

• Design and implement reusable, idempotent Ansible playbooks and roles for provisioning, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Linux servers.
• Ensure automation handles system reboots gracefully (boot-time configuration, service recovery, persistent state).
• Perform day-to-day Linux admin duties (patching, user and package management, performance tuning) while continuously automating repetitive tasks.
• Write and maintain Bash/Posix scripts to complement Ansible workflows and enable rapid diagnostics.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and incident response, delivering long-term fixes for both automated and manual processes.
• Manage version control (code review, branching strategies) for automation assets using Git.
• Produce clear documentation, architecture diagrams, and knowledge-base articles for automated solutions.
• Collaborate with development, cyber, and operations teams to embed automation into CI/CD pipelines and compliance frameworks.

Do you have experience in Version control?, * Ansible: 1-3 years building automation for sysadmin tasks, with solutions that survive system reboots.

• Linux Administration: 2-5 years hands-on experience managing RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu (or comparable) in production.
• Shell Scripting: Proficient in Bash/Posix scripting for automation and debugging.
• Complex Troubleshooting: Proven ability to resolve intricate infrastructure issues (networking, storage, service interdependencies).
• Git: Comfortable with branching, merging, pull-request workflows, and repository maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Windows Server administration, PowerShell scripting, and integration of Windows nodes into Ansible automation.
• Hardware programming experience such as firmware flashing, BIOS configuration, or embedded system programming to support infrastructure provisioning.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must carry an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee stock ownership plan