Position Details: 

Job Title: Automation Engineer 

Job Type: Full-time 

Location: Falls Church, VA area (hybrid/remote with periodic on-site collaboration required) 

Dynanet Corporation Overview: 

Dynanet started with a focus on IT infrastructure and operations, helping organizations enhance their networks and overcome the limitations of 1990s technology. From strengthening communication channels to introducing innovative ways to collaborate and share information, Dynanet played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of digital transformation. The company’s efforts helped organizations build the very fabric of connectivity that now powers our modern world. Over the last three decades, Dynanet has grown into a trusted partner for organizations looking to innovate boldly and transform seamlessly. While technology continues to evolve and unlock new opportunities, for nearly 30 years, Dynanet remains committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive lasting change for its customers. Through agility, foresight, and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Dynanet continues to empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Our story is more than just a story of technology – it’s a story of vision, growth, and transformation that has shaped the past and continues to pave the way for the future. 

About the Role: 

The Automation Engineer will serve as a workflow builder responsible for automating metadata ingestion, validation processes, governance enforcement, and compliance workflows across Federal healthcare data governance initiatives. This role focuses on developing and implementing automated solutions that streamline data management operations while ensuring security, compliance, and quality controls are embedded throughout the automation lifecycle. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement automated metadata ingestion workflows using government-provided Structured Query Language (SQL), Python, and R tools for systematic data extraction across diverse system types 
• Develop automated validation processes including completeness checks, accuracy verification, and quality scoring with automated alerts and issue flagging capabilities 
• Build governance enforcement automation including stewardship accountability workflows, approval routing, and metadata quality monitoring with Service Level Agreement (SLA) tracking 
• Create compliance workflow automation ensuring Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal regulatory, and organizational requirement adherence with automated reporting 
• Implement automated metadata harvesting capabilities targeting schemas, data elements, relationships, lineage indicators, and quality signals across heterogeneous systems 
• Develop validation frameworks testing metadata accuracy against manual inventory findings using rule-based checks and human-in-the-loop validation processes 
• Build automated documentation generation workflows utilizing approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools with mandatory Subject Matter Expert (SME) review processes 
• Create automated quality checks and compliance monitoring including real-time dashboards, automated alerts, and remediation workflow triggers 
• Implement repository automation including intake workflows, approval routing, version control, and audit trail generation 
• Support federated catalog automation including metadata synchronization, schema mapping, and automated exchange processes with external systems 

Required Professional Skills: 

• 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps, automation engineering, or software development 
• 3+ years of experience building automated workflows and business process automation 
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated deployment pipelines 
• Ability to translate technical knowledge into strategic recommendations 
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and R for automated metadata extraction and processing 
• Understanding of Federal compliance frameworks and automated compliance monitoring 

Preferred Professional Skills: 

• 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps, automation engineering, or software development 
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise automation and workflow orchestration 
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders verbally and in writing 
• Experience designing automated compliance and governance enforcement systems 
• Experience with SharePoint and PowerApps automation including Power Automate workflows 
• Knowledge of Application Programming Interface (API) development for system integration 
• Understanding of AI/ML tool integration and automated documentation generation 
• Experience with cloud-based automation platforms and containerized deployment methods 

Dynanet Team Requirements and Expectations: 

• Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment 
• Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with 
• Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve 
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills 
• Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours 
• Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers 

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• BA in computer science, software engineering, or information technology (MA preferred) 
• Active DoD High-Risk Public Trust designation (Active DoD security clearance preferred) 
• Technical certification(s) in compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (CompTIA Sec+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) is preferred 
• Current database certifications (such as AWS, Azure, CDMP, Oracle SQL, IBM DB2, etc.) are preferred. 
• Current automation certifications (such as AWS DevOps or ISA CAP) are preferred 

Employee Benefits Overview: 

• Industry Competitive Compensation 
• Medical and Dental Insurance 
• Paid Time Off/Holidays 
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with Matching 
• Remote Work* 
• Paid Training 
• Employee Referral Program 
• Employee Development Program 

*Remote work available with requirement for periodic on-site collaboration in Falls Church, VA area.