Automation Engineer (DevSecOps)

TL;DR

Automation Engineer (DevSecOps): Designing, deploying, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines and automated configuration management for Kubernetes‑based containerized solutions with an accent on automation and DevSecOps frameworks supporting the AECC environment. Focus on troubleshooting complex issues within Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and automation frameworks, performing root cause analysis and remediation.

Location: Rocket Center, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, Hampton, DURHAM, Charlotte, Raleigh, Annapolis Junction, ALEXANDRIA, Chantilly, Reston, McLean, Herndon, Bethesda, Catonsville, Frederick, Ashburn, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, United States

Company

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation.

What you will do

• Collaborate with government engineers to design, develop, and maintain automation and DevSecOps frameworks supporting the AECC environment.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines and automated configuration management for Kubernetes‑based containerized solutions.
• Automate the installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of Kubernetes clusters, including Container Network Interface (CNI) and Container Storage Interface (CSI) integrations.
• Support hosted AECC customers by provisioning and managing customer enclaves using automation frameworks and container orchestration tools.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system and infrastructure documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex issues within Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and automation frameworks, performing root cause analysis and remediation.

Requirements

• Senior‑level experience with automation, secrets management, and configuration management tools, including Terraform, Vault, Ansible, GitLab, or similar technologies.
• Experience working in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environments, including automated network configuration, server deployment, software provisioning, monitoring, and testing.
• Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01‑M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification.
• Must possess, or obtain within six months of hire, an approved computing environment certification under DoD 8570.01‑M (e.g., automation, DevOps, or Kubernetes industry certification).
• Must hold and maintain and active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship Required.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process, or equivalent industry‑standard system hardening practices.
• Experience automating Kubernetes cluster deployments in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash to support automation and operational tasks.
• Experience developing and maintaining Ansible playbooks for enterprise operations, including organizing playbooks into reusable roles.

Culture & Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs.
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

Hiring process

• We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.