Senior Automation Engineer – Ansible

Peraton is a national security and enterprise IT company supporting government missions and critical infrastructure. The Senior Automation Engineer – Ansible will develop, maintain, and support enterprise automation solutions, APIs, infrastructure-as-code, and self-service workflows across Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations. The role also involves technical support, secure coding, documentation, collaboration with cross-functional Agile teams, and participation in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• Proven experience developing playbooks, roles, modules and workflows for complex and secure enterprise environments
• Advanced skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for custom automation solutions
• Expertise in building RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask) and implementing diverse integration patterns to trigger and orchestrate automation workflows
• Proficiency in version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• 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
• Working experience in Agile and Scaled Agile environments
• US Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Experience with automation orchestration platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, ARIA ) is a plus
• Knowledge of secure coding standards and banking environment is a plus