SMX
Senior Automation Engineer (5337)
Patuxent River, MD · Senior
No sponsorship$105k-$175kDetected 4 days ago
PythonGitTerraformAnsibleLinuxCiscoZero TrustNetwork EngineeringResearchMentoringCompTIA
About the role
- This hands-on, senior-level role is critical for accelerating network provisioning, streamlining virtualization management, and optimizing general system administration.
- The ideal candidate will bridge network engineering, virtualization, and systems administration by leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
- This position requires a proactive leader capable of executing tasks independently and driving automation projects from conception to completion within a secure, high-stakes environment.
Responsibilities
- SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
Requirements
- Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- 7+ years of related experience
- Extensive, hands-on expertise with Python, Ansible, and Terraform for infrastructure automation.
- Proficiency with Git for version control.
- Deep knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (vCF) and VMware NSX, with a track record of automating actions within these environments.
- Experience with Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access) and automating complex network infrastructure provisioning.
Compensation
- $105,100 - $175,000 USD
Benefits
- At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits.
- Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
- From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
- We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world.
- Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
Equal opportunity
- SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Visa & Work Authorization
- SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization t
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