Systems Engineer

Labor Category:
Systems Engineer

Position Title:

Technical Automation Specialist
Position Level: Level 3 – Senior
Salary:
Up to $ per year
Core

Hours:

9am to 4pm

Location:

Herndon VA

Position requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance with a Polygraph. The Technical Automation Specialist is a highly visible, challenging but rewarding role that provides opportunities for career growth. The specialist works closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for automation and efficiency improvements. They design, develop, and implement automation solutions using various technologies and tools, having a strong understanding of technical infrastructure, software development life cycles, and IT operations.

The role involves collaborating with technical teams to implement solutions, providing technical guidance, and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

• Collaborate with technical teams to identify areas for automation and efficiency improvements; develop and implement automation strategies to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance overall quality.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Power Shell), automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Salt Stack, Terraform), monitoring systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana), log and data management (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack), and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD).
• Work closely with technical teams to integrate automation solutions with existing systems, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to services.
• Provide technical guidance and support on automation best practices, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Monitor automation solutions, identify areas for improvement, and optimize automation workflows to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of automation solutions, including design, development, and deployment processes; share knowledge and best practices with technical teams through training, workshops, and documentation.

• Developmental (0-2 years’ experience)
• Full Performance (3-5 years’ experience)
• Senior (6-10 years’ experience)
• Expert (11-15 years’ experience)
• SME (16+ years’ experience)

A minimum of 6 years’ experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is required, or a Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience.

• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Power Shell, or Bash.
• Automation Frameworks:
  Experience with Ansible, Salt Stack, or Puppet.
• CI/CD Tools:
  Knowledge of Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, or Azure Dev Ops.
• Cloud Platforms:
  Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Containerization:
  Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• IT Service Management:
  Familiarity with ITIL, Service Now, and incident, problem, and change management.
• Operating Systems:
  Experience with Linux and/or Windows.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging:
  Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

• Certifications:
  
  AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, Azure Dev Ops Engineer, or Certified Ansible Engineer.
• Agile Methodologies:
  Experience with Scrum or Kanban.
• Infrastructure as Code:
  Knowledge of Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• Communication:
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Adaptability:
  Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.

B4

Corp is a small defense contracting company that focuses on providing an optimum environment for mission‑focused, highly skilled consultants to support the U.S. intelligence community and other defense organizations. Employees benefit from a low‑overhead, high‑salary environment and a strong focus on mission drive.

Outstanding salaries.

• Full Vanguard 401k Plan – full spectrum of investment options, 100% employer match up to 6% of salary; ability to max out 401k savings $57k ($63.5k if over 50).
• Employees receive B4
  
  Corp phantom stock each year (2‑year vesting period).

• Medical – United Health Care (UHC) (multiple plan options)
• Dental – United Concordia (UC) Flex Plan
• Vision – Vision Service Plan Insurance Co (VSP) Signature Plans
• Short‑term disability – Mutual of Omaha (60% of salary up to $2,000.00/week)
• Long‑term disability – Mutual of Omaha (60% of salary up to $10,000.00/month)
• Life insurance – Mutual of Omaha ($)

• Refer a friend or coworker and receive $3,000 per year for each year the person works for B4
  
  Corp.

• Seven weeks of leave per year (including ten federal holidays)
• Flexible work schedule with compensation time (with customer approval)

B4

Corp is an EEO and e‑Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin.