Automation Engineer

Location: Hybrid - on-site in Crystal City or Rosslyn, VA, with remote flexibility (DMV residency required)

Clearance: Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above required

Employment Type: Full-Time
About RogueThink

RogueThink is a forward-thinking IT services provider supporting mission-critical federal and Intelligence Community programs. We deliver secure, high-impact technology solutions in classified and sensitive environments while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and technical excellence.
Position Overview

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to work together across our DevOps teams, building broad expertise in infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and platform support. You will have a designated team home but will routinely participate in cross-team projects, training, and knowledge sharing, gaining hands-on exposure to a diverse set of tooling and environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines and automation in both cloud (GitLab, AWS, EKS, Terraform, Docker) and on-prem (Jenkins, OpenShift, Ansible) contexts.
• Participate in infrastructure provisioning and application deployment automation across both environments.
• Troubleshoot, document, and continuously improve deployment, monitoring, and security automation for all platforms.
• Engage with both the cloud and on-prem teams, proactively learning primary and secondary stacks through onboarding, peer programming, and joint solutioning.
• Share learnings and best practices across the DevOps organization to reduce silos and accelerate overall capability.

Required Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Hands-on experience with cloud tooling (GitLab, AWS, EKS, Terraform, Docker) and/or on-prem tooling (Jenkins, OpenShift, Ansible).
• Experience with infrastructure provisioning and application deployment automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above.
• Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan (DMV) area and be able to work on-site in Crystal City or Rosslyn, VA as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating across both cloud and on-prem environments.
• Experience with monitoring and security automation.
• Experience supporting secure or U.S. Government environments.

Compensation

Salary Range: $117,000 - $135,000 per year

RogueThink offers competitive compensation that reflects experience, clearance level, and program requirements. Performance bonuses are available to all employees based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.
Why Join RogueThink

You will work on high-visibility, mission-critical work, collaborating with a high-performance engineering team that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence. This role offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth, including supported technical training and certifications, with strong upward mobility across our DevOps and operations teams.
Benefits at RogueThink

At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) program through Vanguard provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions, with both traditional and Roth options. RogueThink also makes annual discretionary profit-sharing contributions to employee 401(k) accounts based on company performance - historically averaging approximately 2.5%.
Employee Referral Bonuses

We value our employees' trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:

• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals

Paid Time Off (PTO)

RogueThink offers a competitive PTO package that is negotiated based on experience, program requirements, and seniority. Most team members earn the equivalent of four to five weeks of PTO annually.
Observed Federal Holidays

RogueThink observes 11 paid federal holidays each year, including Juneteenth.
Insurance Coverage

We offer comprehensive insurance options, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance

Employees enrolled in the PPO medical plan also receive a $1,500 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to offset deductible expenses.
Clearance Support

RogueThink supports the long-term professional value of your clearance by keeping it active and current throughout your tenure, including reinvestigations and any required maintenance.
Leave Policies

• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member

Training and Development

We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.
Educational Assistance

We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer

RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.