Automation Engineer (Cloud)

Private Cloud Automation Engineer

Apex Systems is looking to fill a Private Cloud Automation Engineer opening for one of our clients!

Role: Private Cloud Automation Engineer

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA -or- Ogden, UT (preferred) 50% on-site, 50% travel required

Duration: 1 year with possible extension

The Private Cloud Build Engineer will be responsible for the deployment and integration of proprietary and 3rd party products and services into classified data center environments. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience with industry-standard virtualization tools for compute, networking, and storage. The candidate must have a good understanding of public cloud concepts, including what end users expect from a self-service provisioning platform.

Main Responsibilities:

• Install, patch, and configure software and virtualization products on top of HPE hardware.
• Integrate identity and security across multi-vendor products.
• Plan for and execute adding new tools to the private cloud environment as needed for adding capabilities.
• Remediate security vulnerabilities.

Required Skills:

• Strong background in modern datacenter technologies.
• Customer-focused engineering mindset.
• Experience with at least one public cloud provider preferred.
• Scripting experience with Python.
• Experience consuming REST APIs and other WebService endpoints.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Top Secret clearances required
• On-site 50% and 50% travel required - travel expenses covered by HPE outside of the PA/UT site.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.