Automation Engineer (Linux) - Puppet/Ansible

Worldpay

$119K — $179K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Massachusetts, US
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a related role
  • Deep expertise in Puppet Enterprise or open-source Puppet
  • Extensive Linux systems administration experience (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Puppet manifests and modules for server automation
  • Design and build CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
  • Enforce compliance and security baselines while mitigating configuration drift
  • Integrate Puppet with CI/CD toolchains for infrastructure readiness
  • Monitor automated deployments and troubleshoot issues
  • Collaborate with developers and system administrators to create automated solutions
  • Apply network-related knowledge effectively

Benefits

  • Hybrid work option (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
  • Fully remote option available in the Greater Boston Area
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Exposure to diverse technologies and tools in a collaborative environment
  • Engagement with world-class teams in a high-impact role
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

This position is hybrid 3 days per week in either our Cincinnati, OH, Atlanta, GA, or Denver, CO office OR fully remote within the Greater Boston Area.

What you'll own as the Senior Automation Engineer

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, maintain, and optimize Puppet manifests and modules to automate server provisioning, configuration.


  • Pipeline Development: Design and build robust CI/CD pipelines (using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions) for seamless infrastructure updates


  • Configuration Management: Continuously enforce compliance and security baselines, actively mitigating configuration drift and managing system vulnerabilities.


  • System Integration: Integrate Puppet with existing CI/CD toolchains to ensure infrastructure is seamlessly prepared for application deployments.


  • Troubleshooting & Support: Monitor automated deployments, perform root-cause analysis on system failures, and troubleshoot pipeline or configuration issues.


  • Collaboration: Partner with software developers and system administrators to translate operational needs into automated, scalable, and self-service solutions.


  • Network understanding: Have network related understanding.


What you'll bring

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science or other related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience and 5+ years related of experience


  • Core Tools: Deep, hands-on expertise with Puppet Enterprise or open-source Puppet for system configuration and state management.


  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux systems administration (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu), including system installation, configuration, performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting.


  • Solid understanding of core OS concepts such as file systems, process management, memory usage, system logs, and security best practices.


  • Ability to diagnose and resolve system and network-related issues in distributed environments.


  • Scripting Skills: Scripting abilities in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.


It's a bonus if you have

  • Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, load balancers, and basic network troubleshooting.


  • Familiarity with other IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible


  • Puppet Certified Practitioner


  • Red Hat Ansible certified


  • Red Hat Certified Engineer


About the team

To learn more about our winning teams, check out our world-class teams that own it every day.

Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $119,000.00-$179,750.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role's responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate's experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale.

Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.

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