Automation Engineer

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Job Qualifications

Automation, Programming Languages, Systems Design

Job Description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills: Automation, Programming Languages, Systems Design

Certifications: None

Experience: 5+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as an Automation Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

As an Automation Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army Europe & AFRICOM. You will play a crucial role in providing mission command support.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation solutions: Identify opportunities for automation within IT operations, development, and business processes. This includes creating automated scripts, frameworks, and tools to meet specific business needs.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines: Automate the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) process to ensure that applications are built, tested, and released efficiently.
• Conduct automated testing: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts and test plans for software and web applications which involves identifying, tracking, and debugging software defects.
• Automate infrastructure tasks: Use automation to provision, configure, and manage IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud environments, and network components to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Optimize and maintain systems: Monitor the performance of automated systems and provide ongoing maintenance and technical support. This includes troubleshooting issues, debugging systems, and integrating new upgrades.
• Collaborate with teams: Work closely with developers, IT operations, and product teams to gather requirements, understand workflows, and implement effective automation strategies.
• Ensure security and compliance: Implement security automation to detect and prevent threats, respond to incidents, and maintain system compliance.
• Create and maintain documentation: Develop clear and comprehensive documentation for automated processes, technical specifications, and system configurations to support knowledge sharing and future maintenance.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is typically preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years experience
• Technical skills:
  • Programming languages: Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, or Bash; Operating systems: Strong knowledge of operating systems, including Linux/Unix and Windows; Automation tools and frameworks: Experience with automation frameworks and tools, which may include:
  • CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
  • Testing frameworks: Selenium, Appium
  • Configuration management: Terraform, Ansible
  • Cloud environments: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Security clearance level: Top Secret Clearance
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Agile methodologies: Experience working in an Agile or DevOps environment; Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are essential for identifying automation opportunities and collaborating with other teams.
• Certifications: Candidate must obtain DoD 8140 IAT Level II prior to starting; Candidate must obtain ITIL Foundation certification within 90 days of hire.
• Candidate must be able to meet German TESA requirements.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Schedule and Location

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180)

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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