Automation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Manage system infrastructure and applications .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,900 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing system infrastructure and applications, with a strong focus on automation solutions and CI/CD pipeline maintenance. Proficient in scripting languages and automation tools to enhance operational efficiency and support critical naval platforms.

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Scripting Languages: Bash, Python, JavaScript, Jinja2, PowerShellAutomation Tools ExperienceCI/CD Toolsets: GitLab, JenkinsInfrastructure-as-Code EnvironmentsSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Automation Solutions DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline MaintenanceSoftware AutomationSystem Configuration AutomationNetwork Operations OrchestrationCloud Environment OperationsJSON ConfigurationYAML ConfigurationXML ConfigurationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

Naval PlatformsDevOps PipelinesDeployment AutomationRelease AutomationMonitoringTesting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaScriptJenkinsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage system infrastructure and applications
Develop and implement automation solutions
Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of infrastructure and applications
Support the sustainment and development of critical naval platforms
Automate server or network configurations, software deployments, monitoring, and testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience with scripting languages to automate tasks, including Bash, Python, JavaScript, Jinja2, or PowerShell
2+ years of experience with automation tools
Experience automating software
Experience with CI/CD toolsets, including GitLab or Jenkins
Experience with building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code environments
Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED
Experience automating system configurations and orchestrating network operations and DevOps pipelines, scaling, releases, and day-to-day system operations in Cloud environments
Experience leveraging JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration
Knowledge of automation and process improvement through holistic programming solutions
Ability to analyze business requirements for the design of automated process workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program