Latitude Inc

Ansible Automation Systems Engineer

Latitude Inc  •  Columbia, MD (Hybrid)  •  8 days ago
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Position Title: Systems Engineer – Ansible Automation Location: Columbia MD (Hybrid work schedule) Clearance Requirements: Eligibility for a Secret Clearance, Active Clearance would be great Industry: Government / Defense / Secure Enterprise Environment
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer – Ansible Automation to architect, design, and own enterprise-scale automation frameworks. This is not a “playbook user” role — we are looking for someone who has built, structured, and maintained automation ecosystems from the ground up.The ideal candidate has deep experience designing Ansible playbooks, modular role structures, and scalable configuration management frameworks that support secure, compliant, and repeatable infrastructure deployments Experience operating in security-focused, federal, or DoD-adjacent environments is strongly preferred.This role will serve as a technical leader in automation strategy, infrastructure as code (IaC), and configuration governance.
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and own enterprise-wide Ansible automation frameworksDesign, develop, and maintain scalable playbooks and reusable role structuresEstablish best practices for configuration management, inventory structuring, and secrets handlingBuild modular, version-controlled automation aligned with infrastructure lifecycle managementIntegrate Ansible with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchainsAutomate system provisioning, patching, hardening, and compliance validationDevelop standardized automation for Linux and/or Windows environmentsCollaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and DevOps teams to ensure automation aligns with compliance frameworks (e.g., STIG, NIST, RMF)Troubleshoot and optimize automation workflows for performance and scalabilityProvide technical mentorship and governance around automation standardsMaintain documentation, testing frameworks, and change control for automation assets
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of systems engineering or infrastructure automation experienceDemonstrated experience architecting and owning Ansible automation frameworksDeep expertise in:Ansible playbook developmentRole-based architecture and modular designInventory and variable structuring at scaleAnsible Tower / AWX (or similar orchestration platforms)Strong understanding of:Linux system administrationInfrastructure as Code principlesConfiguration management best practicesExperience integrating Ansible into CI/CD pipelinesStrong scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar)Experience managing automation in large, multi-environment infrastructures (Dev/Test/Prod)
Preferred QualificationsExperience in security-focused or DoD-adjacent environmentsFamiliarity with:STIG hardeningNIST 800-53 / RMF controlsFedRAMP or IL-level environmentsExperience in containerized or cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)Active or prior security clearanceExperience automating patch management and vulnerability remediation workflowsFamiliarity with GitOps methodologies
What Makes This Role DifferentWe are specifically seeking someone who has:Designed automation architecture — not just executed tasksOwned lifecycle management of automation frameworksBuilt reusable, scalable automation standards adopted by teamsDriven governance and technical direction around configuration management

Latitude Inc

About Latitude Inc

Company Summary

Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL. Latitude provides consulting services to a wide range of industries (Technology, Engineering, Scientific, Communications) in both the Private and Public Sectors. We are a contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement personnel agency providing clients with skilled professional employees of all skill levels.

Latitude provides its services to businesses in the Beltway Corridor, Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia regions. However, we are not limited to these areas as we will work with Nationwide Clients. As a company, Latitude differs from other temporary and permanent placement agencies because of the experience of it's owners and the talent and professionalism of it's employees.

With 30 plus years of experience, Latitude's Management team understands what is required to service the needs of the most complex clients and organizations. Our recruiters and consultants are chosen based on their experience and track records within the industry. This commitment to excellence will ensure successful results and most importantly cost efficiency for our client.

Latitude provides each of the following services for all clients and tailors these services to the particular needs of the client.

• Individualized recruiting and reference checking

• Skills evaluation and preliminary interviewing for each employee

• In person screening prior to client interview

• Background checks and drug tests at client request

• Software and technical testing

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hanover, MD
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
latitudeinc.net
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