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# Ansible/Linux Automation Engineer - Huntsville, Alabama

- **Company:** Davidson Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, BIOS, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Windows Servers, Package Management Systems, Performance Tuning, Posix, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Sysadmin, Git, Git Flow, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a14939ed36a94f6c

## About the Role

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

## Description

* 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.


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