Automation / Cloud Services Specialist

Job Summary

This role supports a defense-focused technical program delivering automation and cloud services for complex C5ISR systems. The position is responsible for implementing infrastructure and application automation, configuring and administering cloud and on-premises platforms, and enabling CI / CD and DevOps practices across development, testing, and production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Implement automation across infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment, testing, and operations

Modernize infrastructure to support agile, automated, and jointly managed environments

Assess compliance with IT policies, standards, and procedures and recommend improvements

Develop automation for applications, networks, and services across development, testing, and production environments

Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and testing teams to automate processes, reduce technical debt, and optimize CI / CD pipelines

Support integration throughout the testing lifecycle to ensure timely delivery

Maintain automation code and supporting files in source control repositories

Train operations personnel on automation tools and processes

Configure and administer cloud services in hyperscale cloud environments

Configure and administer cloud services in on-premises cloud platforms

Required Skills & Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in network and system administration

Experience with virtualization technologies (Linux, Windows, VMware, etc.)

Proficiency with source control tools such as Git and GitLab / GitHub

Proven ability to lead medium to large infrastructure or automation projects

Minimum of 7 years of experience in infrastructure IT operations

Minimum of 5 years of experience in software automation and development

At least 2 years of scripting experience

Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certification

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation

Cloud computing certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or equivalent)

Experience with on-premises cloud platforms

Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience supporting systems and network architecture within IT operations and AI / ML environments

Background in CI / CD, DevOps, or automation-focused roles

Experience with distributed systems, microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and cloud architectures

Familiarity with major cloud platforms and services

Hands-on experience developing and managing Ansible playbooks and automation platforms

Python scripting experience, including API integrations

Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform

Strong focus on quality assurance, testing, and issue resolution

Excellent written and verbal communication skills