Infrastructure Automation Engineer

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Position Description 

GEICO isseekingan experiencedsoftware engineer to work on our Infrastructure Automation Tools team to help drive our tech transformation from a traditional IT modelto one focused on engineering excellence, goodcode and documentationhygine, and creatingresilient architecturesdriven by automation.This team is focused on automated tools and infrastructure as code to streamlineoperations on ourOpenstackprivate cloud,our network,and our hardware fleet.Managing a private cloud in an enterprise environment requiresknowledge of hardware, virtualization, operating systems, and infrastructure automation. 

Position Responsibilities 

 As aninfrastructure automationengineer, you will: 

• Drive innovation ofOS andfirmwareupdatestrategies to ensure good testing, stability, performance, security, and remote management capabilities 

• Develop tools and processes for automated testing of servers and operating system images 

• Develop tools tomonitor server fleet health and performance, focusing on strategic upgrades, proactive maintenance, and quick response to hardware, firmware, anddetecting anomalies 

• Devise and implement automation scripts and tools for a wide range offleetmanagement tasks usinga combination ofIaC (Ansible, Terraform,etc) and traditional programminglanguageslike Python, Go, and Rust 

• Work closely with ourOpenstack, Storage (ceph), and Hybrid Cloud teams to understand the automation needs for managing our private cloud, and understand the potential impact of OS and Firmware updates 

• Develop hardware lifecycle strategies, assessing ongoing performance, cost-effectiveness, and longevity from procurement to decommissioning 

• Keep a finger on the pulse of industry innovations, especially concerning CPU, chipset, storage, GPU, firmware, and BMC developments, ready to lead adaptation and advancement within our infrastructure 

Desired Experience andQualifications 

• Professional development experience in one or more of: Python, Go, Rust, C 

• Familiarity withIaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform in an enterpriseprivate cloudenvironment 

• Hands-on experience inOS andfirmware management strategiesin a private cloud environment 

• Hands-on experience in systems/server management working with technologies like Redfish, BMC, and IPMI standards and crafting solutions for enhanced remote management of server hardware 

• Familiarity with architecture and management of server hardware, particularly focusing on CPU, chipset, storage, and GPU integration, and interoperability standards 

• UnderstandingofOpenStack and proven success in elevating server fleet management and automation practices 

• Experienceimplementing logging and dashboards with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki 

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to integration details 

• Industry certifications that endorseexpertise in hardware engineering, firmware management, or data center operations are highly beneficial 

• Understanding of Active Directory, Windows Authentication, SAML, OAuth  

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience 

Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

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GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.