Peraton

Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible

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3 days ago
Remote, United StatesSenior
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Base Salary

$104k - $166k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Automate high-priority tasks, services, and end-to-end workflows across Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations.
  • Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows for secure enterprise environments.
  • Execute the full software development lifecycle for automation projects, from requirements gathering through deployment, maintenance, support, and handoff.
  • Create advanced Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell automation scripts and custom operational tools.
  • Develop RESTful APIs with FastAPI and Flask to orchestrate automation workflows and integrate enterprise systems.
  • Build and optimize infrastructure-as-code solutions with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and service teams in Agile and Scaled Agile environments.
  • Apply secure coding practices and comply with enterprise security policies and applicable banking regulations.
  • Document solutions, create runbooks, maintain knowledge-base articles, and provide technical support.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, participate in on-call rotation as needed, and contribute to automation standards and governance.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience with a BS/BA, 6 years with an MS/MA, or 3 years with a PhD.
  • Extensive experience with enterprise software development lifecycles, automation, maintenance, and support.
  • Advanced Ansible experience developing playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Expertise building RESTful APIs with FastAPI or Flask and implementing integration patterns for automation orchestration.
  • Proficiency with infrastructure as code, version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, Windows, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or an equivalent background or experience.
  • Experience with ServiceNow or ARIA is preferred.
  • Experience working in Agile and Scaled Agile environments is preferred.
  • Knowledge of secure coding standards and banking environments is preferred.
  • US citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSAzureBashFastAPIFlaskLinuxPowerShellPythonWindows

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About Peraton

10,000+ employees

Peraton builds and integrates mission systems, cyber, space, and intelligence solutions for U.S. defense, intelligence, and civil agencies. It delivers enterprise IT, satellite and terrestrial communications, and spectrum management under government contracts. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and is privately held by Veritas Capital.

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