VMware and AWS Automation Engineer *

Virtual Service Operations - Richardson, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Richardson, TX

Publishing Industries

About the position

The VMware and AWS Automation Engineer will serve as the primary contact for resolving issues across diverse Integration and Test (I&T) environments. This role involves close collaboration with Software Engineers to document installation procedures and assist I&T personnel in adapting environments as necessary. The position requires proficiency in scripting languages to maintain system stability and monitor usability effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of defense in troubleshooting issues arising in multiple I&T environments.
• Interface with Software Engineers to document installation instructions and support I&T staff by modifying the environments as required.
• Develop scripts using Bash, Perl, Ruby, or Python to continuously update and monitor system stability and usability.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is mandatory.
• Typically requires a BS/BA Degree in STEM (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Physics) and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g., scrum, SAFe).
• Administrative fluency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware solutions.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C++, C#, Go).
• Experience with troubleshooting applications & infrastructure on Linux-based Operating Systems.
• Current CompTIA Security + or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with virtualization tools and cloud computing (VMware, OpenStack, AWS).
• Experience integrating COTS/FOSS software into a system.
• Solid environment and configuration management skills; ability to maintain multiple baselines (Dev, Test, Prod).
• Development experience with at least one infrastructure automation tool (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Strong ability to troubleshoot system integration issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the use of MS Office applications.
• Prior experience as a system administrator (Linux or Windows).
• Exposure to Information Assurance compliance to specified standards (e.g., ICD-503).
• IT infrastructure architecture exposure.
• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Vagrant).

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Relocation Assistance Package Available