Ansible/Linux Automation Engineer - Huntsville, Alabama

Davidson Technologies, Inc.

• $90K — $120K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years Ansible automation experience for sysadmin tasks
  • 2-5 years managing Linux systems in production environments (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • Proficient in Bash/Posix scripting for automation and debugging
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for complex infrastructure issues
  • Experience with Git workflows including branching and pull requests

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement reusable Ansible playbooks for Linux servers provisioning
  • Ensure automation manages system reboots and service recovery
  • Perform Linux administration tasks while automating repetitive processes
  • Write and maintain scripts to complement Ansible workflows
  • Conduct root-cause analysis and provide long-term incident fixes
  • Manage version control for automation assets using Git
  • Produce documentation and knowledge-base articles for automated solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge tech environment
  • Hands-on experience with diverse technologies in automation
  • Collaboration with various teams enhances learning and growth
  • Involvement in critical infrastructure management
  • Potential for career advancement in automation and DevOps fields
Full Job Description
Davdison is seeking an Ansible/Linux Automation Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama

(Contingent Upon Award)

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement reusable, idempotent Ansible playbooks and roles for provisioning, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Linux servers.
  • Ensure automation handles system reboots gracefully (boot-time configuration, service recovery, persistent state).
  • Perform day-to-day Linux admin duties (patching, user and package management, performance tuning) while continuously automating repetitive tasks.
  • Write and maintain Bash/Posix scripts to complement Ansible workflows and enable rapid diagnostics.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis and incident response, delivering long-term fixes for both automated and manual processes.
  • Manage version control (code review, branching strategies) for automation assets using Git.
  • Produce clear documentation, architecture diagrams, and knowledge-base articles for automated solutions.
  • Collaborate with development, cyber, and operations teams to embed automation into CI/CD pipelines and compliance frameworks.

Job Requirements:
  • Ansible: 1-3 years building automation for sysadmin tasks, with solutions that survive system reboots.
  • Linux Administration: 2-5 years hands-on experience managing RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu (or comparable) in production.
  • Shell Scripting: Proficient in Bash/Posix scripting for automation and debugging.
  • Complex Troubleshooting: Proven ability to resolve intricate infrastructure issues (networking, storage, service interdependencies).
  • Git: Comfortable with branching, merging, pull-request workflows, and repository maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Windows Server administration, PowerShell scripting, and integration of Windows nodes into Ansible automation.
  • Hardware programming experience such as firmware flashing, BIOS configuration, or embedded system programming to support infrastructure provisioning.

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must carry an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
* Ladders Estimates

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