Ansible Automation Engineer

Position Summary

The Ansible Automation Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions to support system buildouts, deployments, configuration activities, troubleshooting, and operational improvements. This position ensures high-quality automation practices, maintains strict configuration management, and contributes to mission‑critical system readiness.

• Serve as an Ansible Automation Engineer supporting system build‑out and deployment to the C2
  
  BMC Test Facility for MDA
• Expand the role and capability of automation in IT management environments.
• Implement automation to replace manual, repetitive, time‑consuming configuration tasks.
• Perform troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis; provide corrective action recommendations.
• Ensure system changes follow developer documentation, configuration management standards, and documentation practices.
• Provide regular task and troubleshooting status updates to team leads, managers, and stakeholders.
• Assist integration leads/managers with problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation.
• Use the REMEDY ticketing system to track, report, and document lifecycle activities for system issues.
• Perform evening and weekend work as required to support after‑hours mission activities.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
• 10+ years of full‑time general work experience (may be reduced with advanced education).
• 6+ years direct experience using automation tools.
• 1+ year experience in management or leadership roles.
• Experience creating and modifying Ansible playbooks and roles.
• Experience configuring and working with job templates, inventories, workflows, and Ansible objects.
• Experience with automation tools/techniques (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• Experience coding/scripting (Power Shell, Bash, Batch).
• DoD 8570 Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE).

• Experience with virtualized systems and services (VMware).
• Experience with security patching and software management (Red Hat Satellite).
• Experience integrating Net Box with automation tools.
• Familiarity with software lifecycle and development processes.
• Red Hat certification in automation or administration.
• Knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communication systems, and MDIOC operations.
• Degree in IT or Engineering discipline.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

10%

Normal office hours that align with the core hours of the customer

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Northern Technologies Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The salary range listed represents a good faith estimate and is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions.