Digital Automation Engineer

RTX

. Partner with classified program and closed-area teams to assess operational goals and prepare adoption of ROCKS automation and Kubernetes platform products .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in deploying and managing Infrastructure-as-Code and Kubernetes-based solutions, with a strong focus on automation, security hardening, and compliance. Proficient in collaborating with technical teams to integrate automation into workflows and optimize operational efficiency.

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AnsibleKubernetesInfrastructure-as-CodeAPI IntegrationCloud-Native Platforms

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Hard Skills

Ansible Execution EnvironmentsWindows Operating SystemLinux Operating SystemGitOpsKubernetes Package ManagementVMwareHPE MorpheusSecurity HardeningAutomation WorkflowsTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

ROCKS AutomationCloud EnvironmentsEnterprise ToolsAPIs

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government-Issued Security ClearanceDoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Classified ProgramsClosed-Area EnvironmentsNetwork Security ConceptsCompliance Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudKubernetesLinuxPackerVaultVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with classified program and closed-area teams to assess operational goals and prepare adoption of ROCKS automation and Kubernetes platform products
Provide knowledge transfer to System Administrators on deployment and scaling of Infrastructure-as-Code, observability, and Kubernetes-based solutions
Support deployment, provisioning, operations, and maintenance as teams adopt and scale ROCKS products
Collaborate with ROCKS Automation and Platform team pillars
Coordinate with application engineering teams to keep deployment and lifecycle management consistent with ROCKS standards
Integrate automation with enterprise tools, APIs, and cloud environments
Implement security hardening and compliance automation
Troubleshoot and optimize automation workflows for efficiency and high availability
Support classified program teams deploying and managing infrastructure and applications in closed-area environments
Help shape platform standards and advise internal teams on containers and automation best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
Experience partnering with technical IT teams, such as System Administrators, to integrate automation into OS hardening, application, and service provisioning workflows
Experience with Ansible
Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day 1
Experience with API integration and automation
Experience with Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code principles and best practices
Understanding of Ansible architecture, including playbooks, roles, collections, inventories, and vault
Ability to communicate complex automation approaches effectively
Experience with Ansible execution environments and containerized automation
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience deploying cloud-native platforms and systems in classified and/or unclassified environments
Understanding of GitOps and Kubernetes package management technologies such as ArgoCD, Packer, Helm, and Kustomize
Experience with VMware or HPE Morpheus
Understanding of network security concepts and automated enforcement of security controls
Must reside and work in one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Remote work arrangement
Travel to the site location as needed
In-person interview steps may be required
Relocation is not offered