About the role

What will you do at OSC Global?

Company Background/Overview

Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a US Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

General Function

As the DevOps Automation Engineer, the individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of the organization's infrastructure and applications. In this role, the DevOps Automation Engineer works with various automation tools and technologies, scripting, and collaborating with development and operations teams to streamline processes and support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

This role requires on site 5 days a week in Augusta, GA.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

Develops and implements automation solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible

Creates and maintains scripts using Python, JavaScript, and other relevant languages

Develops and manages infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions to ensure consistent and reproducible infrastructure deployments

Implements and maintains CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes

Integrates automated testing and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases

Collaborates with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications

Manages cloud and on-premises infrastructure using virtualization platforms

Monitors the performance, availability, and security of automated systems and processes

Optimizes automation solutions to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance scalability

Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to automation processes and CI/CD pipelines

Works closely with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions

Provides technical support and guidance on automation tools and practices

Conducts training sessions and creates documentation to support the adoption of automation technologies

Implements security best practices within automation solutions to protect infrastructure and applications

Ensures compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards in all automation activities

Stays updated with the latest trends and technologies in DevOps and automation

Identifies opportunities for improving existing processes and implement enhancement

Participates in capacity planning and disaster recovery planning

Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Must have and maintain Secret Security Clearance, and be eligible for Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI
Must have a valid Security+ Certification
Must have at least one year of hands-on Virtualization experience
Extensive experience with automation tools and technologies, including Terraform and Ansible
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipeline implementation and management
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
OSC Edge delivers a total rewards package that we know will attract, engage and retain top talent. Key elements of our package include a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package:
We offer eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefits offerings. Here are just some of our benefits for our US based positions.
Medical/ Dental/ Vision
Life insurance and AD&D
Flexible Spending
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft and Fraud Protection coverage
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Which skills does this role require?

TerraformAnsiblePythonJavaScriptCI/CDInfrastructure as CodeVirtualizationCloud ComputingCyber SecurityAutomationScriptingTroubleshootingProblem-solvingCommunicationSecurity+Secret Security ClearanceDevOpsIT Service ProviderDoDCompliance ManagementEnterprise ArchitectureCSfCDeploymentCapacity planningDisaster recoverySystem monitoringTechnical supportSecurity best practices

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