About Trilogy InnovationsAt Trilogy Innovations, we are committed to driving meaningful change for our customers and communities through smart, innovative technology that solves real problems. As a growing systems and software engineering company, we partner across public and private sectors to modernize enterprise systems, strengthen security, and deliver high value solutions. We are scaling with purpose, investing in our people, processes, and platforms as we expand. We work hard, think creatively, and value every perspective as we push boundaries and build systems that matter.Location: Approximately 90% remote, with up to five (5) onsite days per month at the BPA Ross Complex / Dittmer Control Center, Vancouver, WA.Clearance Level: DOE Security Badge + NBIS eApp (existing federal clearance preferred)Who you areThe Ansible Automation Engineer is the program's subject-matter expert for Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). You design and deliver automation strategy across the RHEL estate, build and maintain reusable roles and collections, integrate AAP with source control and CI/CD, and uplift the broader engineering team's automation practice.This role supports the BPA-26-RFP-5852 MCIT Replatforming RHEL program for the Bonneville Power Administration. Period of performance is June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 (12 months, milestones M1–M6). The role is concentrated on the program's automation-focused milestones (M1 and M3–M5), with periods of full-time engagement and a planned coverage gap during August–September 2026.What you will do:Automation Strategy and Platform EngineeringLead the design of Ansible automation strategy across infrastructure, configuration management, security remediation, and application deployment.Build, document, and maintain reusable Ansible roles, collections, and execution environments aligned to enterprise standards.Stand up and operate Ansible Automation Platform (controller, hub, EDA where applicable); manage projects, inventories, credentials, and job templates.Integration and CI/CDIntegrate AAP with Git/GitLab, GitLab CI / Jenkins / Bamboo pipelines, Red Hat Satellite, Identity Management, and ticketing systems.Develop Molecule test suites and automated linting (ansible-lint, yamllint) to support a CI-driven content lifecycle.Day-2 Operations and ComplianceAuthor automation for STIG remediation, patching, certificate lifecycle, and routine day-2 operations.Partner with the Team Lead and Security Engineer on compliance-as-code and audit evidence collection.Team EnablementMentor engineers and run periodic office hours and training to grow team automation capability.Document patterns, anti-patterns, and reference implementations for the broader team.How success is measured:Success in this role is defined by delivering scalable, reliable automation that improves efficiency and supports program goals.You will be successful if you:Develop and implement a clear automation strategy aligned to program milestonesBuild reusable, well-documented Ansible content adopted across the teamSuccessfully deploy and integrate AAP with enterprise tools and CI/CD pipelinesDeliver automation for patching, compliance, and day-2 operationsImprove system consistency, speed, and reliability through automationSupport compliance and contribute to audit readinessMentor team members and increase overall automation maturityWhat you bringWe require:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent professional experience accepted.Minimum 7 years of IT engineering experience, including 3+ years dedicated to Ansible-based automation at enterprise scale.Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) AND a current Red Hat Ansible certification (per BPA-26-RFP-5852 staffing requirements). Acceptable Ansible certifications include Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, Specialist in Managing Automation with AAP, or Specialist in Developing Automation with AAP.Expert-level Ansible Automation Platform engineering: roles, collections, dynamic inventory, Vault, execution environments, and workflow templates.Strong RHEL administration foundation; ability to write idempotent automation against complex systems.Proficiency with Git, GitLab/GitHub, branching strategies, and at least one CI/CD platform (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Bamboo).Working knowledge of Python; comfort writing custom Ansible modules or filter plugins as needed.Experience integrating Ansible with Red Hat Satellite, Identity Management (FreeIPA/IdM/Keycloak), and PKI tooling (OpenSSL, Dogtag).Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Zabbix) for automation telemetry.Ability to obtain a DOE Security Badge and successfully adjudicate an NBIS eApp background investigation prior to start.Nice to have:Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).Multiple Red Hat Specialist credentials (Containers, OpenShift Automation and Integration).CompTIA Security+.Existing DOE badge or active federal clearance (Public Trust, Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI).Work environment: Remote-first role with primary work location at the BPA Ross Complex / Dittmer Control Center, Vancouver, WA. Approximately 90% remote, with up to five (5) onsite days per month (flexible).Compensation and Benefits:Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000Competitive salary based on experiencePerformance bonus eligibility401k with company matchMedical, dental, and vision coverageLife and disability insuranceHealth Savings AccountProfessional development programsEmployee referral bonus programWhy Trilogy InnovationsAt Trilogy Innovations, we believe strong teams build meaningful solutions. We deliver high quality systems and software engineering services across public and private sectors, supporting complex and mission critical environments with integrity, collaboration, and care.Since 2010, our talented team has partnered with organizations such as the FBI, U.S. Air Force, NASA, Department of Education, Department of Energy, DHS, SOCOM, and leading private sector clients. We are known for combining technical excellence with a thoughtful, people first approach.At Trilogy, you will work alongside smart, committed professionals in a supportive, learning oriented environment. We value innovation, accountability, and continuous growth, and we encourage our people to bring both expertise and humanity to the work they do.If you are looking to contribute to impactful work while growing your skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking organization, Trilogy Innovations is a place where you can do just that.Benefits & PerksAt Trilogy Innovations, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Our benefits program is designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work life balance.Our benefits include:Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldDental and vision coverage fully paid for employees and families401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match up to 5%Company paid life insurance and disability coverageHealth Savings Account optionsOptional supplemental insurance through Aflac11 paid company holidays each yearPaid Time OffGrowth Path & Career DevelopmentWe support employees in building their careers through ongoing learning, expanding responsibility, and leadership opportunities.Continuous Learning | Employees gain experience through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and hands-on work with modern technologies and complex enterprise systems.Career Progression | As Trilogy grows, new opportunities emerge across technical, operational, and leadership roles.Expanding Responsibility | Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work, collaborate across teams, and contribute to meaningful projects.Training & Certifications | We support professional development by helping employees pursue training and industry certifications that strengthen their skills.Leadership Development | Employees interested in leadership have opportunities to mentor others, lead initiatives, and contribute to strategic efforts across the organization.
