Automation Services Engineer

Our client is seeking a talented Automation Services Engineer in Leesburg, VA to join a growing team focused on building the automation, tooling, and platform services that empower engineering organizations to move faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver reliable outcomes.Salary range: $130-160k; salary may be negotiable based on education, experience, geographic location and other factors.This team functions as a platform engineering and enablement organization, creating the infrastructure automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, validation systems, and shared services that other engineering teams depend on every day.The ideal candidate is a hands-on infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems,Role:Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure automation frameworks using Ansible and related technologies.Build scalable, repeatable deployment workflows using infrastructure-as-code and configuration management practices.Automate system provisioning, configuration, patching, validation, and lifecycle management activities.Develop and enhance internal platform services that support engineering teams across the organization.Drive automation-first approaches that reduce manual effort and improve operational consistency.Design and maintain GitLab-based CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure testing, validation, and deployment.Build automated validation frameworks that continuously verify system health, configuration compliance, and operational readiness.Create nightly and continuous validation processes to detect configuration drift and infrastructure issues before they impact production.Improve deployment quality through automated testing and repeatable delivery workflows.Systems Integration & Infrastructure ServicesIntegrate open-source technologies and infrastructure tools into cohesive, scalable platform solutions.Build and maintain standardized operating system images using tools such as Packer and related image-building technologies.Support engineering teams by delivering reliable self-service automation and platform capabilities.Contribute to emerging initiatives involving locally hosted AI platforms and internal tooling.Partner with engineering teams to improve platform reliability, observability, and operational efficiency.Participate in code reviews and collaborate within Git-based development workflows and engineering best practices.RequirementsStrong Linux systems administration experience supporting production environments.Hands-on experience with configuration management and automation technologies such as:Ansible (strongly preferred), Puppet, Chef, SaltExperience designing and implementing infrastructure-as-code and automation-first solutions.Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitLab.Proficiency with Git-based workflows, including branching strategies, merge requests, and code reviews.Ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple infrastructure layers, including operating systems, networking, services, and applications.Proven track record of automating manual operational processes and creating repeatable workflows.Comfortable working across a broad technical stack rather than within a narrow specialty.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-oriented mindset.If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at brenda.goldenmitchell@akkodis.comEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledBenefits offerings include but are not limited to:MedicalDental/Vision401kTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance