Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Orlando, FL

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote

Hours: 40.0

Security Clearance: Secret

Responsibilities

• Write idempotent Ansible Playbooks and structure roles for reusability, managing dependencies effectively.

• Develop YAML and Jinja2 templates with a deep understanding of syntax, filters, and conditionals for dynamic configuration.

• Build dynamic and static inventories, configure host variables, and integrate with external sources for inventory management.

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Linux administration across distributions such as RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian, and Alpine, including package management, systemd, networking, and security hardening.

• Support Windows environments by utilizing Ansible Windows modules, PowerShell remediation, and Active Directory integration (if applicable).

• Combine Ansible with Terraform or CloudFormation for hybrid infrastructure or use Ansible alone for configuration post-provisioning.

• Use Ansible for cluster bootstrapping, pod/deployment management, and container runtime configuration in Kubernetes environments.

• Leverage Git workflows for playbook and role repositories, including branching strategies and pull request reviews.

• Integrate Ansible runs into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure Pipelines for automated testing, linting, and deployment.

• Use Molecule and TestInfra for role testing and server validation, ensuring compliance with schema and policy standards.

• Manage secrets securely by integrating HashiCorp Vault, Ansible Vault, or cloud KMS for passwords, API keys, and TLS certificates.

• Ensure playbooks meet organizational security standards, generate compliance reports, and maintain audit trails.

• Handle networking basics such as DNS, DHCP, VPCs/subnets, load balancers, firewalls, and IP management.

• Develop familiarity with other Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation to support hybrid or multi-cloud strategies.

• Integrate Ansible outputs into monitoring systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk) for operational visibility and drift detection.

• Use Python or Bash for scripting, custom modules, hooks, or automation infrastructure.

Requirements

• Proven experience in writing Ansible playbooks and roles, YAML, Jinja2 templating, and dynamic inventory management.

• Strong Linux system administration skills across multiple distributions, including security hardening.

• Experience with Windows Ansible modules, PowerShell scripting, and Active Directory (applicable).

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure Pipelines.

• Experience using Molecule, TestInfra, and schema or policy validation tools.

• Ability to manage secrets securely through HashiCorp Vault, Ansible Vault, or cloud KMS.

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and cloud infrastructure components.

• Scripting skills in Python and Bash for customization and automation.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.