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: Unspecified

Remote: No

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.
• Monitor and optimize infrastructure performance, availability, and scalability.
• Implement automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to infrastructure and automation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in infrastructure automation and cloud computing.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in best practices for infrastructure automation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure automation and cloud technologies.
• Proven experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• 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.
• Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or New Relic.
• Experience with configuration management databases (CMDBs).

Clearance Requirements:
This position requires an active Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Apply Now:
If you are a passionate and experienced infrastructure automation engineer looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply today!