JOB DETAILS

Automation Engineer

CompanySev1Tech, an ERT Company
LocationNorth Charleston
Work ModeRemote
PostedApril 17, 2026
About The Company
Sev1Tech is a leader in providing innovative technology, high-end engineering and mission solutions and services. We use the latest methods and technology to solve the most challenging problems across a wide variety of functional areas, steadily earning our customers' trust, becoming an invaluable part of their organization, and advancing them beyond expectations. We deliver mission-focused subject matter expertise combined with corporate core competencies to serve the needs of our customers. Sev1Tech focuses on corporate responsibility and excellence in service, both critical components in our business and operating policies. We take great pride in conducting our business with integrity and honesty and hold our team members to the same high standard of performance, quality and commitment to the organization. We believe that everyone on our team should improve our customer's missions and strengthen our communities. Better Solutions. Faster. Three simple words, but when put together, they describe Sev1Tech to its core. Through years of experience, we've developed a proven approach using industry and technology expertise and repeatable processes to create solutions for our client's most significant challenges. Our solutions and services approach pairs functional experts with technology experts. Sev1Tech works collaboratively with our customers throughout the project lifecycle through agile, iterative, state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies and CMMI-based processes. The success of our approach is recognized by numerous customer recognitions and many awards, including one of the fastest-growing companies. Sev1Tech strives to create an exciting and challenging work environment for all employees by providing opportunities to work on our country and community's toughest challenges in the IT and engineering fields. We are committed to ensuring our employees maintain up-to-date, relevant certifications, use proven solution methods and processes.
About the Role

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Sev1Tech is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems.

 

This is a mid-level Automation Engineer position and focuses on designing, deploying, and sustaining secure cloud-native infrastructure within a federal/defense environment. The engineer will act as a subject matter expert in AWS cloud services, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines to ensure repeatable, compliant, and efficient IT system delivery.

 

Core responsibilities:

 

  • Infrastructure Automation: Design and maintain repeatable infrastructure deployments using IaC methodologies (CloudFormation/Terraform).
  • Pipeline Management: Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and rollback (GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
  • Cloud Operations: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and diagnostic solutions (CloudWatch, AWS Config, Splunk) to resolve complex infrastructure issues.
  • Integration: Facilitate the integration of AWS cloud services with on-premises systems and hybrid environments.
  • Collaboration & Leadership: Work with cross-functional teams (developers, security analysts) and mentor junior engineers while leading automation initiatives.
  • Technical Documentation: Write detailed documentation for architecture decisions, automation processes, and compliance artifacts.

Technical Skills:

 

  • Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, RDS).
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency in CloudFormation and Terraform.
  • Scripting & Development: Expert-level Python, Bash, or PowerShell; experience with AWS SDKs and CLI.
  • Networking: Strong knowledge of VPC peering, Transit Gateway, Route 53, VPNs, and firewall management.
  • Configuration Management: Experience with Ansible and AWS Systems Manager.
  • Containers (Preferred): Familiarity with Docker, ECS, EKS, and Kubernetes.

Compliance and Security:

 

  • Federal Standards: Working knowledge of FISMA and NIST 800-53.
  • Security Best Practices: Implementation of IAM policies, encryption, logging, and monitoring.
  • Risk Mitigation: Ability to assess and mitigate risks in cloud environments specifically to meet evolving government requirements.
  • Access Control: Strict adherence to federal security protocols and identity management.

 

  • This position is remote but visits to customer site (Charleston, SC) will be required. Currently, customer site visits for Program Increment Planning occur four times per year, one week each.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret Level Clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with field of concentration in computer science.
  • 10 years of experience with Masters or 14 years with Bachelors in Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Certification/training in accordance with DoD 8570.1M / 8140 (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, Network+ CE).
  • Tooling: Hands-on experience with GitLab CI, CloudWatch, and either Python or Bash.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional AWS Certifications: DevOps Engineer Professional or Solutions Architect Professional.
  • Associate AWS Certifications: SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect Associate.
  • Project/Process Certifications: ITIL or PMP.

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

 

Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal  Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: careers@entarian.com

 

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Key Skills
AWSInfrastructure-as-CodeTerraformCloudFormationCI/CDGitLab CIPythonBashPowerShellAnsibleNetworkingDockerKubernetesFISMANIST 800-53Security
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringSoftwareGovernment & Public SectorSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Retirement match
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Automation Engineer will design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud-native infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies. They will also manage CI/CD pipelines and facilitate the integration of AWS cloud services within a defense environment.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
945
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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