Linux and Ansible Automation Engineer

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner! The Role • Design, deploy, and scale automated solutions for a modernizing enterprise environment. • Develop automation frameworks and establish best practices for scalable infrastructure. • Provide insight into Linux environments through automated monitoring, hardening, and optimization. • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate pain points into automation solutions that reduce manual effort and risk. • Identify opportunities for automation to make the biggest impact and contribute to long-term architecture. • Mentor team members and communicate the value of automation to leadership. What You'll Need • 10+ years of experience administering Linux-based environments, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux. • Proven experience managing configuration at scale with Ansible, including enforcing consistency and writing idempotent playbooks. • Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Salt, Puppet, Chef). • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell. • Experience with U.S. federal government or DoD enterprise IT environments, including security compliance frameworks (STIG, RMF, NIST). • Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam. What's On Offer • Competitive annual salary ($86,800 - $198,000) plus comprehensive benefits. • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education. • A role where you can significantly influence the evolution of automation capabilities. • Collaborative team environment focused on growth and sharing expertise. Apply via Haystack today!