Automation Engineer

Description Tyto Athene is seeking a driven and adaptable Automation Engineer to help shape the future of secure, scalable infrastructure through modern automation practices. The Automation Engineer will work in diverse environments, supporting internal product teams, commercial security clients, and U.S. federal customers, while solving meaningful problems with cutting‑edge tools like Ansible, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD. Responsibilities Serve as a subject matter expert in automation tools and practices, including Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD platforms (e.g., GitLab) Architect, develop, and deploy Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions to support scalable and secure environments Collaborate with stakeholders to design, integrate, and operationalize automation within customer environments Provide advisory support to help teams mature and optimize automation capabilities Build, maintain, and support configuration automation and Windows system hardening solutions using Ansible and Ansible Lockdown, including debugging workflows, resolving issues, and implementing enhancements into the codebase Actively support users by triaging and resolving support tickets, performing root cause analysis on automation issues such as playbook failures, and coordinating or implementing corrective fixes Solve complex infrastructure and security challenges using modern automation approaches with creativity and precision Identify and recommend improvements to customer architectures, with a focus on secure and regulated environments Qualifications Required Qualifications US Citizenship (required for federal projects) 5+ years of overall IT experience in systems, infrastructure, or automation roles 3+ years of Windows Server administration experience, including Active Directory, Group Policy, patch management, and system hardening Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and administration of Windows Server environments Hands‑on experience with Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure automation and configuration management Experience with Git-based CI/CD platforms such as GitHub or GitLab for version control and deployment workflows Proficiency with major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across teams Desired Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent Experience working in federal or regulated environments (DoD, IC, or civilian agencies) Experience with security hardening standards such as STIGs or CIS benchmarks Experience with endpoint/server hardening tools such as Ansible Lockdown or similar compliance automation frameworks Experience with security configuration management tools such as Lockdown Suite (e.g., PolicyPak / endpoint security enforcement tooling) Familiarity with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow Relevant cloud or security certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, CompTIA Security+) Location US (remote) Compensation Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $115,000-$135,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above‑stated range. Benefits Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave. Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity], national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tyto Athene