Job Description: Job SummaryThis role supports a defense-focused technical program delivering automation and cloud services for complex C5ISR systems. The position is responsible for implementing infrastructure and application automation, configuring and administering cloud and on-premises platforms, and enabling CI/CD and DevOps practices across development, testing, and production environments.
Key Responsibilities- Implement automation across infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment, testing, and operations
- Modernize infrastructure to support agile, automated, and jointly managed environments
- Assess compliance with IT policies, standards, and procedures and recommend improvements
- Develop automation for applications, networks, and services across development, testing, and production environments
- Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and testing teams to automate processes, reduce technical debt, and optimize CI/CD pipelines
- Support integration throughout the testing lifecycle to ensure timely delivery
- Maintain automation code and supporting files in source control repositories
- Train operations personnel on automation tools and processes
- Configure and administer cloud services in hyperscale cloud environments
- Configure and administer cloud services in on-premises cloud platforms
Required Skills & Qualifications- Demonstrated experience in network and system administration
- Experience with virtualization technologies (Linux, Windows, VMware, etc.)
- Proficiency with source control tools such as Git and GitLab/GitHub
- Proven ability to lead medium to large infrastructure or automation projects
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in infrastructure IT operations
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software automation and development
- At least 2 years of scripting experience
- Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certification
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
- Cloud computing certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or equivalent)
- Experience with on-premises cloud platforms
- Active Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience supporting systems and network architecture within IT operations and AI/ML environments
- Background in CI/CD, DevOps, or automation-focused roles
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and cloud architectures
- Familiarity with major cloud platforms and services
- Hands-on experience developing and managing Ansible playbooks and automation platforms
- Python scripting experience, including API integrations
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
- Strong focus on quality assurance, testing, and issue resolution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working Place: Camp Pendleton, California, United States Company : 2026 Jan 29th Virtual Fair - Auria Space 
