Infrastructure & Technology Automation Engineer Professional Multiple Cities

This position is for an Automation Engineer supporting the Army Edge Computing Capability (AECC) project that ALTESS is fielding for the U.S. Army. The AECC solution is a containerized, Kubernetes‑based, multi‑tenant hosting environment for Army enterprise and tactical applications. ALTESS is integrating HashiCorp Vault, Terraform, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, GitLab Ultimate Suite, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to provide an automation platform to support the AECC infrastructure and host enterprise and tactical applications. Responsibilities Collaborate with government engineers to design, develop, and maintain automation and DevSecOps frameworks supporting the AECC environment. Design, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines and automated configuration management for Kubernetes‑based containerized solutions. Automate the installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters, including Container Network Interface (CNI) and Container Storage Interface (CSI) integrations. Support hosted AECC customers by provisioning and managing customer enclaves using automation frameworks and container orchestration tools. Harden automation tools and containerized environments in accordance with industry best practices and required government cybersecurity controls. Develop and maintain comprehensive system and infrastructure documentation, including system diagrams, network topology, software configurations, device configurations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Troubleshoot complex issues within Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and automation frameworks, performing root‑cause analysis and remediation. Provide on‑call support for after‑hours production incidents, including triage, resolution, and post‑incident analysis. Recommend and implement enhancements to the automation framework, including introducing new tools, replacing legacy solutions, and developing new service offerings for hosted applications. Advocate for automation concepts, processes, and best practices across the ALTESS organization. Assess and document existing (“as‑is”) IT environments, perform gap analyses, and propose automation strategies to improve operational efficiency and technical maturity. Required Education Bachelor's Degree Required Technical and Professional Expertise Senior‑level experience with automation, secrets management, and configuration management tools, including Terraform, Vault, Ansible, GitLab, or similar technologies. Experience working in IaC environments, including automated network configuration, server deployment, software provisioning, monitoring, and testing. Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01‑M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification. Must possess, or obtain within six months of hire, an approved computing environment certification under DoD 8570.01‑M (e.g., automation, DevOps, or Kubernetes industry certification). Must hold and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance. Preferred Technical and Professional Experience Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process, or equivalent industry‑standard system hardening practices. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash to support automation and operational tasks. Experience developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks for enterprise operations, including organizing playbooks into reusable roles. Benefits Healthcare benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well‑being. Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, employee stock purchase plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, and performance‑based salary incentive programs. Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with policy, and other paid care leave programs. Training and educational resources on an AI‑driven learning platform to grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications. Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services, and experiences. Job Information Job Title: Automation Engineer Date posted: 28-May-2026 Job ID: 107646 Locations: Rocket Center, Research Triangle Park, Hampton, Durham, Charlotte, Raleigh, Annapolis Junction, Alexandria, Chantilly, Reston, McLean, Herndon, Bethesda, Catonsville, Frederick, Ashburn Country: United States Work arrangement: Hybrid Area of work: Infrastructure & Technology Employment type: Regular Contract type: Regular Projected Minimum Salary per year: $146,880.00 Projected Maximum Salary per year: $200,000.00 Position type: Professional Up to 40% or 2 days a week (home on weekends‑based on project requirements) Company: (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift: General (daytime) #J-18808-Ljbffr IBM