Automation Engineer

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: Job Qualifications: Automation, Programming Languages, Systems Design Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: 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. 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 Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Senior must have: Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is typically preferred.Experience: 5+ years experienceTechnical 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 ActionsTesting frameworks: Selenium, AppiumConfiguration management: Terraform, AnsibleCloud environments: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Security clearance level: Top Secret ClearanceUS citizenship requiredRole 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 At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180) Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards At GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans