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 • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation integration, particularly with Ansible, and possesses strong knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms. Capable of optimizing workflows and ensuring compliance through effective collaboration with technical teams and adherence to security standards.

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Ansible AutomationKubernetes Platform ManagementWindows And Linux Operating SystemsAPI IntegrationSecurity Clearance

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Hard Skills

Automation WorkflowsOS HardeningService ProvisioningInfrastructure-As-Code PrinciplesCloud-Native Deployment

Soft Skills

Effective Communication

Tools & Technologies

ROCKS AutomationGitOpsVMwareHPE MorpheusArgoCD

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Compliance AutomationNetwork Security ConceptsContainerized AutomationApplication Lifecycle ManagementEnterprise Tools Integration

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 tailored knowledge transfer to System Administrators throughout adoption journeys
Support deployment, provisioning, ongoing 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 application deployment and lifecycle management consistent with ROCKS standards
Integrate automation with enterprise tools, APIs, and cloud environments
Implement security hardening and compliance automation
Optimize automation workflows by troubleshooting issues, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring high availability
Help shape platform standards and support internal teams adopting containers and automation best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a 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 open-source IT automation tool
Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
Preferred: Experience with API integration and automation
Preferred: Experience with Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code principles and best practices
Preferred: Understanding of Ansible architecture, including playbooks, roles, collections, inventories, and vault
Preferred: Ability to communicate complex automation approaches effectively
Preferred: Experience with Ansible execution environments and containerized automation
Preferred: Experience deploying cloud-native platforms and systems in classified and/or unclassified environments
Preferred: Understanding of GitOps and Kubernetes package management technologies, such as ArgoCD, Packer, Helm, and Kustomize
Preferred: Experience with VMware or HPE Morpheus
Preferred: Understanding of network security concepts and automated enforcement of security controls

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 from home
Travel to the site location as needed