SMX

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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