Ansible Automation Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Up to $140,000
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
No Travel Required

Skills

Ansible
Python
Linux
Splunk
DevOps
CI/CD
Automation
AWS
IaC

Job Details

The Opportunity:
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Automation Engineer to support a large-scale cybersecurity program for a Federal customer. This hands-on, individual contributor role is ideal for someone who is self-driven, innovative, and thrives in environments with minimal oversight. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable automation solutions across security toolsets such as Splunk, Palo Alto Firewalls, and others. This position offers the chance to own the full lifecycle of automation initiatives from concept to deployment while driving continuous improvement in automation practices and tooling.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, Python, CloudFormation, and similar technologies.

  • Take high-level automation requirements and independently deliver production-ready solutions.

  • Automate tasks and processes for security tools (Splunk, Palo Alto, etc.), ensuring efficiency and consistency.

  • Develop and maintain integrations using RESTful APIs across internal and external systems.

  • Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines, following DevSecOps best practices.

  • Review existing codebases, identify opportunities for improvement, and conduct structured code reviews.

  • Report on ROI metrics regularly (monthly and quarterly) to track the impact of automation efforts.

  • Identify and recommend automation strategies to improve operational workflows.

  • Collaborate with security analysts, engineers, and system administrators for seamless integration of automated solutions.

You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, DevOps, or similar roles.

  • Proven experience with:

    • Python scripting

    • Ansible playbook development

    • AWS CloudFormation or similar Infrastructure-as-Code tools

    • RESTful API integration

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong code quality practices, including documentation, modularity, and version control (Git).

  • High School diploma or GED.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Splunk SOAR or other security orchestration platforms.

  • Familiarity with enterprise security tools and SIEM environments.

  • Experience working in security operations or cybersecurity environments.

  • Security clearance (Secret or above).

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