Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
A technology organization is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer to develop scripts, automate workflows, integrate systems, and improve operational efficiency. The position requires strong engineering discipline and experience with infrastructure environments.
Highlights
Role focused on improving infrastructure reliability through automation, integration, and engineering best practices in a mission-critical environment.
Description
Automation Engineer, Infrastructure - Federal Customer (Chantilly, VA)
(on-site 5 days per week: TS/SCI required)
Job summary
The Integration & Automation Engineer supports Dell Mission Operations by building repeatable, efficient, and supportable technical workflows across infrastructure and application environments.
This role is responsible for scripting, systems integration, automation development, and troubleshooting activities that reduce manual effort and accelerate delivery.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical curiosity, automation discipline, and the ability to improve reliability through engineering rigor.
Key responsibilities
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows for operational and engineering tasks
• Integrate systems, tools, and interfaces to support repeatable deployment and sustainment
• Troubleshoot integration failures, workflow issues, and technical dependencies
• Support CI/CD-style practices, configuration management, and version control discipline
• Document automation logic, procedures, and implementation guidance
• Partner with systems, network, and support teams to streamline complex technical processes
• Validate changes in lab or controlled environments before release
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, error rates, and turnaround time
Required qualifications
• Experience with scripting in Python or similar language
• Experience with systems integration, automation, or orchestration workflows
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues across multiple platforms or tools
• Familiarity with configuration management and structured change practices
• Strong documentation and collaboration skills
• Active TS/SCI and ability to maintain access as required by the program
Preferred qualifications
• Experience with Ansible, Git, APIs, or automation frameworks
• Familiarity with containers, infrastructure-as-code, or pipeline tooling
• Experience in secure or classified computing environments
• Exposure to observability, test automation, or platform engineering practices
• Experience supporting government or mission-focused technical programs
Work environment / program context
This role helps scale execution by turning repeatable technical work into dependable automation.
The position is best suited for candidates who can combine engineering fundamentals with pragmatic delivery in a secure environment.
