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OSS Test & Automation Engineer

Lanham, MD · On-site

$46 - $60.75/hr

Position Overview We are seeking an OSS Test & Automation Engineer to join the team responsible for ... Solid proficiency in Python or any other scripting language and familiarity with modern test ...

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What is the difference between Automation Scripting vs Test Automation Engineer?

AspectAutomation ScriptingTest Automation Engineer
Required CredentialsBasic programming knowledge, scripting languages (Python, Bash)Programming skills, testing frameworks, sometimes certifications in testing
Work EnvironmentDeveloping scripts for automation tasks across various systemsDesigning, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts for software testing
Industry UsageUsed in IT, DevOps, system administrationPrimarily in software development and quality assurance

Automation Scripting involves creating scripts to automate routine tasks, while Test Automation Engineers focus on automating software testing processes. Both roles require programming skills, but Test Automation Engineers typically have a stronger emphasis on testing frameworks and quality assurance practices.

Which scripting language is best for automation?

For automation scripting roles, Python is widely regarded as the best language due to its simplicity, extensive libraries, and versatility across various tasks. Other popular options include Bash for Unix/Linux environments, PowerShell for Windows automation, and JavaScript for web-based automation, depending on the specific job requirements and environment.

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Platform Engineer (Linux/Automation) with Security Clearance

Washington, DC • On-site

Other

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Job Description:
• Serve as a Platform and Automation engineer for Linux system environments
• Provide end-to-end ownership of complex Linux system environments • Work with teams to keep systems running smoothly and securely
• Serve as the team's expert and owner for all things systems administration o You are the first line of defense against a variety of server threats • Monitor alerts, triage outages, and come up with plans to solve issues
• Automate processes such as:
o System provisioning
o Log Parsing
o Data Transformations
o Operational workflows • Administer enterprise Linux servers including:
o Operating system patching
o Security hardening, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Administer AWS cloud accounts with Terraform o Troubleshoot and debug via the AWS Console and CLI
• Handle data storage and indexing systems operations, including:
o Monitoring, backup management, and upgrades
• Configure and maintain web servers, including:
o Monitoring and configuration management
• Design, build, deploy, maintain, and secure platform infrastructure
Qualification:
• 5+ years of experience with the following:
o Platform, Automation, and/or Infrastructure engineering o Linux engineering
o Cloud administration • Proficient using the following languages for automation, scripting, and/or programming:
o Python
o Ansible
o Bash/go (preferred)
• Ability to troubleshoot server hardware failures
• Applied knowledge in operating system security and hardening
• Experience in patch/configuration management in enterprise production environments
• Exposure to operation and configuration of database and web server technologies
• Experience with automation frameworks
o Specifically Ansible, to write scripts and automate security processes • Experience with Kubernetes (preferred)
• Experience with Docker / Containerization / Container Orchestration (preferred)
• DevOps and/or CI/CD pipeline experience (preferred) Clearance: TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph Clearance
Job Type: Full-time
$175,000-$260,000