Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Posted 10/27/2026

Location: Middlefield, CT

Job Type: Employee

Career Level: Senior

Clearance Type: S (Secret)

Polygraph: None

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure automation, cloud technologies, and DevOps practices. This role requires a deep understanding of automation tools, scripting languages, and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts and tools for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Optimize and improve existing automation processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automation systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in infrastructure automation and cloud computing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure automation and DevOps practices.
• Proven experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.

Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret clearance required. Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI polygraph preferred.

Apply Now:
If you are a passionate and experienced infrastructure automation engineer looking to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge technology environment, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.