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Lead DevOps Automation Engineer

Arlington, TX ยท Hybrid

$47.50 - $65/hr

The Lead DevOps Automation Engineer provides technical leadership in designing and delivering solutions that enhance developer productivity across the enterprise. This role is responsible for ...

Overseas Contractor

Irving, TX ยท On-site

$50.75 - $69.50/hr

Title: DevOps Engineer / Automation Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (3 days Onsite) Mandatory Exp: Good Hands on experience with Openshift, Jenkins and Ansible Role / * 5 to 8 years of experience as ...

DevOps & Automation Intern

Scottsdale, AZ ยท On-site

$52.75 - $72.25/hr

Overview We are looking for a DevOps & Automation Intern to support the infrastructure and deployment of our B2Bi platform. This role provides exposure to cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and ...

DevOps Engineer

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$49.25 - $67.50/hr

The systems team will contain, DevOps, automation engineers, integration Testers, Performance testers, etc. This team will act as its own Scrum team of sorts where it has its own priorities, backlogs ...

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How much do devops automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for devops automation engineer in the United States is $107,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DevOps Automation Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DevOps Automation Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software development, system administration, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) principles, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in IT or computer science. Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), as well as certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, are typically required. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help you bridge gaps between development and operations teams. These skills ensure efficient deployment pipelines, increased system reliability, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing technical environments.

What are some common challenges faced by DevOps Automation Engineers when integrating new tools into existing CI/CD pipelines?

DevOps Automation Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring compatibility between new tools and legacy systems, managing configuration drift, and maintaining pipeline stability during integration. It's crucial to thoroughly test new tools in a staging environment before deploying to production to minimize disruptions. Additionally, effective documentation and collaboration with development, QA, and operations teams help streamline the integration process and address any cross-team dependencies.

What is a DevOps Automation Engineer?

A DevOps Automation Engineer is a technology professional responsible for automating software development, deployment, and infrastructure management processes. They bridge the gap between development and operations teams by implementing tools and practices that streamline workflows, improve reliability, and enable continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). Their work often involves scripting, configuring cloud services, managing version control, and ensuring efficient and secure software delivery pipelines.

What is the difference between Devops Automation Engineer vs Cloud Engineer?

AspectDevops Automation EngineerCloud Engineer
Primary FocusAutomating deployment, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as codeDesigning, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and services
Skills & CertificationsDevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes), scripting, CI/CD, LinuxCloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), cloud architecture, security
Work EnvironmentDevOps teams, software development environmentsCloud service environments, infrastructure teams
Industry UsageSoftware development, IT operationsCloud service providers, enterprise IT

While both roles involve cloud and automation skills, a Devops Automation Engineer primarily focuses on automating software deployment and infrastructure processes, whereas a Cloud Engineer concentrates on designing and managing cloud infrastructure. The roles often overlap but serve different core functions within IT and development teams.

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Infographic showing various Devops Automation Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 80% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 14% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 76% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,126 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

DevOps/Automation Engineers I/II/III

Encantado Technical Solutions

Albuquerque, NM โ€ข Hybrid

$47.50 - $65.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

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Encantado Technical Solutions is seeking an DevOps/Automation Engineer to support the IT program at a major national laboratory.ย 

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Automation Engineer

  • Experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
  • Experience in UNIX, Linux, and/or Windows Operating System (OS), including file management, scripting, editing, and security.
  • Experience with a variety of programming languages, software, or tools to develop regular or ad-hoc queries from large datasets.
  • Familiar with network communication protocols, and other related protocols.
  • Ability to implement solutions integrating Rest application program interface (API) based web services.

DevOps Engineer

  • Work collaboratively with software developers to deploy and operate our systems.
  • Help automate and streamline operations and processes.
  • Build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring and operations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in dev, test and production environments.
  • Strong background in Linux/Unix Administration, experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef, Ansible or an equivalent.
  • Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and cloud services.
  • A working understanding of code and script (PHP, Python, Perl and/or Ruby).
  • Knowledge and understanding of best practices and IT operations.

Automation Engineer I:

  • Associates degree and 4 years experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 3 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 7 years.
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

DevOps Engineer I:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 6 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 11 years.
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

DevOps Engineer II:

  • Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 6 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 13 years.
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.

DevOps Engineer III:

  • Bachelor's degree and 9 years experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 6 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 15 years.
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.

WHY WORK AT ENCANTADO TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS?

Encantado is powered by our people. We believe that together, through teamwork, communication, and dedicated service, we can accomplish more than we could individually. If a culture of collaboration and growth is important to you, youโ€™ll feel at home at Encantado. We offer clear opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefit packages to help our employees and their families stay healthy and feel secure.

ABOUT US:

Encantado Technical Solutions (ETS) is an unpopulated joint venture between Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. and ECS Federal, LLC. ETS is bolstered by second-tier subcontractors KeyLogic and Amentum. As ETS is unpopulated, employees will work for one of the four companies listed above.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Encantado Technical Solutions to provide equalย employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law.