Automation Engineer, Infrastructure

Dell Technologies

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$155,210–$200,860 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
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Similar $168k
This role $178k
$117k most similar roles pay here $210k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $136,111–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies is a US-based technology company that designs and sells PCs, servers, storage and networking hardware, along with related software and IT services. Its product lines include the XPS, Latitude and Alienware PCs and the PowerEdge server and PowerStore storage families.

Dell Technologies currently has 74 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $170,000–$228,800 across 65 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Automation Engineer, Infrastructure

The Automation Engineer, Infrastructure - Federal Customer joins the Mission Operations team to build repeatable, efficient, and supportable technical workflows across infrastructure and application environments. This role focuses on scripting, systems integration, automation development, and troubleshooting activities designed to reduce manual effort and accelerate delivery. Daily responsibilities include developing scripts for operational tasks, integrating tools and interfaces for deployment, managing configuration management and version control, and documenting automation logic. The candidate will utilize Python, Ansible, Git, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code while working with containers and pipeline tooling. This position addresses the technical challenge of transforming manual processes into dependable automation within a secure environment. The role requires expertise in troubleshooting across multiple platforms to solve complex integration failures and improve reliability through engineering rigor for mission-focused programs involving systems, network, and support team collaboration.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation workflows for operational and engineering tasks.
  • Integrate systems, tools, and interfaces to support repeatable deployment and sustainment.
  • Troubleshoot integration failures, workflow issues, and technical dependencies across multiple platforms.
  • Implement CI/CD practices, configuration management, and version control discipline.
  • Document automation logic, procedures, and implementation guidance for the team.
  • Validate technical changes in lab or controlled environments before production release.
  • Identify and execute opportunities to reduce manual effort and error rates.

What we're looking for

  • Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to maintain access as required by the program.
  • Experience with scripting in Python or similar languages.
  • Experience with systems integration, automation, or orchestration workflows.
  • Experience troubleshooting technical issues across multiple platforms or tools.
  • Familiarity with configuration management and structured change practices.
  • Strong documentation and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with Ansible, Git, APIs, or automation frameworks (preferred).
  • Familiarity with containers, infrastructure-as-code, or pipeline tooling (preferred).

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