Automation Engineer
At a glance
Highlights
- Remote work with occasional on-site visits
- Mission-critical federal defense projects
- Opportunity to mentor junior engineers
Heads up
- Quarterly on-site visits required
- Active Top Secret clearance required
Why this role might suit you
A candidate with strong AWS and IaC expertise who enjoys building secure, compliant cloud infrastructure for federal missions will thrive in this remote role that blends technical leadership with mentorship opportunities.
Skills
About the role
Overview/ Job Responsibilities:
Entarian is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems.
This is a mid-level Automation Engineer position and focuses on designing, deploying, and sustaining secure cloud-native infrastructure within a federal/defense environment. The engineer will act as a subject matter expert in AWS cloud services, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines to ensure repeatable, compliant, and efficient IT system delivery.
Core responsibilities:
Infrastructure Automation: Design and maintain repeatable infrastructure deployments using IaC methodologies (CloudFormation/Terraform).
Pipeline Management: Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and rollback (GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
Cloud Operations: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and diagnostic solutions (CloudWatch, AWS Config, Splunk) to resolve complex infrastructure issues.
Integration: Facilitate the integration of AWS cloud services with on-premises systems and hybrid environments.
Collaboration & Leadership: Work with cross-functional teams (developers, security analysts) and mentor junior engineers while leading automation initiatives.
Technical Documentation: Write detailed documentation for architecture decisions, automation processes, and compliance artifacts.
Technical Skills:
Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, RDS).
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency in CloudFormation and Terraform.
Scripting & Development: Expert-level Python, Bash, or PowerShell; experience with AWS SDKs and CLI.
Networking: Strong knowledge of VPC peering, Transit Gateway, Route 53, VPNs, and firewall management.
Configuration Management: Experience with Ansible and AWS Systems Manager.
Containers (Preferred): Familiarity with Docker, ECS, EKS, and Kubernetes.
Compliance and Security:
Federal Standards: Working knowledge of FISMA and NIST 800-53.
Security Best Practices: Implementation of IAM policies, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
Risk Mitigation: Ability to assess and mitigate risks in cloud environments specifically to meet evolving government requirements.
Access Control: Strict adherence to federal security protocols and identity management.
This position is remote but visits to customer site (Charleston, SC) will be required. Currently, customer site visits for Program Increment Planning occur four times per year, one week each.
Minimum Qualifications:
Active Top Secret Level Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with field of concentration in computer science.
3 years in cloud engineering, automation, or DevOps.
Certification/training in accordance with DoD 8570.1M / 8140 (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, Network+ CE).
Tooling: Hands-on experience with GitLab CI, CloudWatch, and either Python or Bash.
Desired Qualifications:
Professional AWS Certifications: DevOps Engineer Professional or Solutions Architect Professional.
Associate AWS Certifications: SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect Associate.
Project/Process Certifications: ITIL or PMP.
About Us:
Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.
Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: careers@entarian.com
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