Temporary Operational Efficiency Jobs in Montgomery, AL

Location: On-site (Secret Clearance Required)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale cloud modernization and security initiative. This position will play a critical role in driving Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automation, configuration management, and deployment practices across a highly secure enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Terraform, Ansible, scripting, automation governance, and CI/CD pipelines while supporting compliance and authorization efforts within a mission-critical environment.

This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cloud and infrastructure modernization efforts while working with advanced technologies in a complex, enterprise-scale ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using HashiCorp Terraform across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Build, manage, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, automation workflows, and operational runbooks.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Shell scripting.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment activities, security controls, and operational processes.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Support secure automation practices, including secrets management, credential rotation, PKI integration, and governance controls.
• Troubleshoot complex automation and deployment issues across enterprise-scale environments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and compliance artifacts.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to support authorization and compliance initiatives.
• Lead technical discussions, gather requirements, provide training, and communicate solutions to stakeholders across multiple teams.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Extensive experience with HashiCorp Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Strong experience developing and maintaining Ansible automation solutions.
• Advanced scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Shell scripting.
• Experience automating infrastructure, cloud, security, and operational workflows.
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of automation governance, change management, compliance, and enterprise operations.
• Exceptional troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HashiCorp Vault and secrets management solutions.
• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) integration and credential management.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud environments and DevOps practices.
• Experience supporting authorization, accreditation, security compliance, and operational readiness initiatives.

What You'll Be Supporting

This role contributes to a modern hybrid-cloud transformation initiative focused on:

• Standardizing and automating enterprise infrastructure management.
• Building highly secure, resilient, and scalable cloud environments.
• Implementing zero-trust and secure automation practices.
• Supporting rapid deployment capabilities through Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD automation.
• Improving operational efficiency, governance, and visibility across distributed environments.
• Enabling advanced analytics, AI workloads, and mission-critical applications through modern infrastructure platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior automation professional who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and driving enterprise-scale automation initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Montgomery,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.