We are seeking a skilled and experienced Automation Engineer with expertise in Day 0 operations to join our team to design and implement automation solutions using scripting languages, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, and configuration management tools for large-scale government programs. As an Automation Engineer, you will work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop efficient and scalable automation solutions. This position includes up to 25% travel in and around the Maryland, Virginia, and DC area.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field or applicable work experience.

• Secret security clearance.

• Five years of experience in process engineering, with a focus on Day 0 operations, preferably in the government sector.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and Terraform

• Experience with Ansible

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Understanding of networking and government security concepts.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving complex automation issues.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for automation solutions.

• Design and implement automation solutions using scripting languages and infrastructure-as-code tools.

• Develop and maintain scripts and templates for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.

• Automate deployment and configuration processes for cloud platforms and containerization technologies.

• Integrate automation solutions with networking and government security technologies.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation processes and scripts.

• Optimize and improve existing automation workflows.

• Maintain currency of the latest automation technologies and trends.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and integration of automation solutions.

• Document technical specifications, processes, and procedures related to automation engineering.

As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in streamlining and optimizing large-scale government operations through automation. Your expertise in scripting languages, IaC tools, and configuration management tools will contribute to the efficiency and scalability of processes. You will work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, interacting with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality automation solutions.

If you are a motivated and skilled Automation Engineer with a passion for automation and process optimization in the government sector, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be part of our mission to enhance large-scale government programs efficiency through automation.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here (https://redriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Benefits-At-A-Glance-2022.pdf) . If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

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