Solutions Engineer III

Role Overview

We are seeking a proficient Solutions Engineer to join a team building and enhancing an enterprise-level Ansible Automation Platform. This role involves handling components of complex engineering tasks, assisting in the establishment of input/output processes, and ensuring hardware compatibility. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical resource and individual contributor on the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of systems engineering activities.
• Develop controls for automation platforms with a focus on shared content across enterprise tools.
• Implement the SDLC chain for managing automation content.
• Provide technical knowledge and capabilities as a team member and individual contributor.
• Assist in defining working parameters for hardware compatibility and coordinating subsystem design.
• Influence and direct activities of teams related to special initiatives or operations.
• Consider applications and platforms across the organizational portfolio for alignment and to augment service offerings.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years of systems engineering experience.
• 5+ years with Ansible Automation Platform.
• 5+ years with TrueSight Server Orchestrator.

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level Unix/Linux administration and scripting (YAML, XML, Python, Perl, shell).

Professional Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior management.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence individuals across the organization.
• Strong analytical, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to understand complex application infrastructure and model it for compliance reporting.
• Proficiency in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Github Copilot is a plus.
• Familiarity with TrueSight Server Automation (BladeLogic) is helpful.

Work Environment

This position requires a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $65.00 to $70.24 per hour. Please note that this is a contract role and benefits may differ from full-time positions.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.