
Automation Engineer
at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted 3 days ago
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- Compensation
- $77,600 – $176,000 USD
- City
- San Diego
- Country
- United States
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The Automation Engineer will manage system infrastructure and applications, applying advanced automation skills to drive mission-focused outcomes. You will develop and implement automation solutions, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of infrastructure. The role emphasizes DevSecOps maturity and supports naval platforms in DoD/government contexts. A strong background in automation tooling (Ansible, PowerShell) and Agile development is required.
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced automation engineer for the management of system infrastructure and applications. As an automation engineer at Booz Allen, you can use your technical skills to affect mission-forward change.
You’ll work with a cross-functional team to develop and implement automation solutions, maintain, and improve our CI/CD pipelines, and work closely with our development and operations teams to ensure the smooth deployment and management of our infrastructure and applications. Additionally, you’ll continue to strengthen your DevSecOps skills while supporting the sustainment and development of critical naval platforms.
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You Have:
6+ years of experience with supporting DoD or government agencies
3+ years of experience with troubleshooting, triaging, or resolving issues related to automation using Ansible or PowerShell
Knowledge of Agile development
Knowledge of automation tools, including Ansible, version control systems, including Git, operating systems, including RHEL and Windows, and virtualization, including VMware
Ability to develop tools and processes to drive DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, monitoring, and pushing releases across environments
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Nice If You Have:
Experience with designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC)
Experience with application containerization
Experience with modeling network configuration in JSON and YAML
Experience with network automation in Python and Ansible
Knowledge of networking principles and concepts
Knowledge of API design and object-oriented principles
TS/SCI clearance
Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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