Automation Engineer

RP Professional Services is a rapidly growing Technology consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. We’re an 8a and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving both federal and commercial customers. At RP, we help our clients achieve their mission by developing value driven, customized solutions that are executed by the best people. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. "People, not just Resources" is more than our motto; it's the foundation on which we are built!

 RP is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role is ideal for a technical expert with experience developing automated solutions that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance system performance. The Automation Engineer will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining automation tools and frameworks.

This position is contingent upon the contract being awarded to RP Professional Services

 Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated solutions for system provisioning, configuration management, and deployment.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows.
• Build and maintain automated testing frameworks to support software development.
• Collaborate with developers and system administrators to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions.
• Monitor automation performance, identifying opportunities to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability.
• Document automation processes, including technical specifications and user guides.
• Ensure automated solutions adhere to security best practices and VA compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and implement effective solutions.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience developing automated testing frameworks for unit, integration, or performance testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automation engineering, scripting, or related roles.
• Proven experience developing automated solutions in production environments.
• Must be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting government or healthcare IT environments.
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, skill sets, equity, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

·       Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

·       Up to 4% retirement match with 100% vesting

·       Company paid STD and LTD

·       Company paid basic life insurance

·       Competitive PTO package

RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.