Automation Engineer
ECS Corporate Services

Job Info

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ECS is seeking an Automation Engineer to work in our Albuquerque, NM office.

Job Description:
ECS is looking for an Automation Engineer, providing support for major national laboratory in Albuquerque, NM!

As an Automation Engineer, you will need experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef. Experience in UNIX, Linux including file management, scripting, editing, and security. Experience with a variety of programming languages, software, or tools to develop regular or ad-hoc queries from large data-sets. Familiar with network communication protocols, and other related protocols. Ability to implement solutions integrating Rest application program interface (API) based web services. And finally, knowledge and understanding of best practices and IT operations.

DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITES/TASKS INCLUDE:

• Design and implement automation solutions that address business requirements.
• Build and review automation workflows for consistency and with a focus on improving resilience and performance.
• Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of customer managed automation and orchestration tools and platforms.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Conduct research on automation products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the industry.

Required Skills:

• Associates Degree with a minimum four years of documented relevant experience.
• Proven track record of problem solving using strong critical thinking, analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently.
• Minimum four years' experience with Linux (RedHat or Ubuntu) including file management, scripting, editing, and security.
• Experience in large and complex automation engagements.
• Experience with implementation and operation of one or more automation and orchestration tools and platforms (Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet).
• Experience with bash shell scripting and other languages (Python, Perl, or Ruby).
• Ability to work seamlessly within a team as an active contributor.
• Strong verbal and written customer service and communications skills.
• Knowledge of, and desire to follow IT Operations best practices and procedures such as issue management and incident response.
• Familiar with information security best practices.

Desired Skills:

• Experience writing documentation for internal processes and customer facing products and services.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

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