Peraton

Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible

United States full-time Senior $104,000 - $166,000
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About the role

Responsibilities
As a Senior Automation Engineer – Ansible in Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations, you will be accountable for developing automations and enabling self-service of infrastructure engagements system wide.This team is part of a critical initiative launched to support the organization’s 3 year strategic vision to automate / self-service engagements that support entire Federal Reserve System.
What Will Be Expected of You:

Work in multiple service automation engagements to automate the high priority tasks, services and end to end workflows across Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations

Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation solutions using Ansible (playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows) for complex, secure enterprise environments

Execute the full software development lifecycle for automation projects, from requirements gathering through deployment, maintenance, support and hand-over

Create advanced automation scripts using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell to address complex business requirements and develop custom tools that enhance operational efficiency

Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask) to orchestrate automation workflows and implement integration patterns that connect diverse enterprise systems

Build and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with CI/CD pipelines, version control best practices, and automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and reliability

Collaborate within Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, and service teams to deliver integrated solutions

Implement secure coding practices and ensure all automation solutions comply with enterprise security policies and banking regulations where applicable

Document solutions, create runbooks, and maintain knowledge base articles

Provide technical support for automations, troubleshoot production issues, and participate in on-call rotation as needed

Stay current with emerging automation technologies and contribute to automation standards, best practices, and governance frameworks

Other duties assigned as necessary

Qualifications
Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

Extensive experience in end-to-end enterprise software development life cycle experience, automation including maintenance and support

Advanced Ansible Expertise: Proven experience developing playbooks, roles, modules and workflows for complex and secure enterprise environments

Scripting Proficiency: Advanced skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for custom automation solutions

API Development and Integration: Expertise in building RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask) and implementing diverse integration patterns to trigger and orchestrate automation workflows

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks

Multi-Platform Knowledge: Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems, Windows, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent background or equivalent experience.

Experience with automation orchestration platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, ARIA ) is a plus

Working experience in Agile and Scaled Agile environments

Knowledge of secure coding standards and banking environment is a plus

US Citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEO
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