Automation/Cloud Services Network Administrator

DescriptionActioNet has an opportunity for an Automation/Cloud Services Network Administrator requiring a Secret clearance located in San Diego County, CA. ActioNet is an IT service provider and solutions integrator headquartered in Vienna, VA that works with the Federal Government and Department of Defense. Target Salary: $150,000/yearIn this role, you will: As the Automation/Cloud Services Network Administrator, your tasks will include:Implement automation across all layers - infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment, testing, and operation. Retool infrastructure to provide an agile foundation that provides joint infrastructure management and automation framework. Interface directly with staff members within the organization to discuss and assess compliance with IT policies, standards and procedures and suggest opportunities for improvement. Build automation to configure applications, networks, and services, in a production, testing, and development environment. Partner with infrastructure teams to identify and automate processes to reduce technical debt, set up CI/CD pipelines, and optimize build/testing/deployment times. Work with testing and development teams throughout the testing life cycle ensuring timely integration. Commit all automation code and supporting files to source control (git and GitLab). Train operations team members to use the automation the team builds. Configure and administer cloud technologies in hyperscale cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP among others. Configure and administer cloud services in an on-premises platforms (e.g., Azure Stack family of systems, Amazon Snow family of systems, etc.).Basic Qualifications: Documented network and system administration experienceDocumented virtualization technology experience (e.g. VMWare, KVM, Red Hat Virtualization, Windows Hyper-V, Linux etc.)Experience with source control using git and GitHub/GitLab repositories.Experience leading medium to large projects by bringing together the right perspectives, identifying roadblocks, and integrating feedback from clients and team members.7+ years of experience in Infrastructure IT Operations.5+ years of software automation and development experience.2+ years scripting language experience.Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification.Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation.Cloud Computing certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, AWS Associate Level Cert, etc.).Experience with on-premises cloud technologies (e.g., Azure Stack, Amazon Snow, etc.).Desired Position Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.Experience in IT Operations in relation to Systems & Network Architecture, and AI/ML environments.Previous experience in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) or DevOps role.Experience in distributed systems design and integration architectures of business applications using micro services, containers, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructures.Experience or familiarity with either Amazon Web Services (AWS) features or management, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Azure.Experience in creating and running Ansible playbooks, both CLI (Ansible Core) and AWX/Tower/AAP (Ansible Automation Platform).Python scripting, including scripts that call APIs like AWS and ServiceNow.Experience with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-a-code platform.Strong passion for quality assurance in development, including experience in finding, investigating, and fixing bugs.Excellent communication skills...ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, and IT Managed Services. With 25+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!Core Capabilities:Advanced and Managed IT ServicesAgile Software DevelopmentDevSecOpsCybersecurityHealth ITC4ISR & SIGINTData Center Engineering & OperationsEngineering & InstallationWhy ActioNet?At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the eleventh year in a row (2014 - 2024). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.What's in It For You?As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife and AD&D Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEducation and Professional TrainingFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Employee Referral and Merit Recognition ProgramsEmployee Assistance and Identity Theft ProtectionPaid Holidays: 11 per yearPaid Time Off (PTO)Disability InsuranceActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.