External Job Posting Title SITEC - Configuration as Code Automation Engineer - MacDill AFB

Peraton; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer to design and maintain automation solutions for provisioning, configuring, and managing enterprise IT environments at MacDill AFB. Focused on Red Hat ecosystems and Ansible, the role emphasizes automation, security baselines, and scalable operations across DoW enterprise.

The ideal candidate will have extensive DoD compliance experience, strong scripting skills, and the ability to integrate automation with cloud providers and ITSM systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years with HS Diploma; 10 years AS/AA; 8 years BS/BA; 6 years MS/MA; 3 years PhD.
• DoD 8570 IAT II required and DoW 8140 compliant.
• Must be DoW 8140 compliant under Work Role Code 451 – System Administrator - Intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy IaC and CaC pipelines to automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of enterprise servers.
• Engineer and administer enterprise automation platforms (e.g., Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, AWX).
• Write, maintain, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation scripts (YAML, Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Automate DoD STIG enforcement and security baselines across RHEL and Windows via IaC/Config as Code.
• Develop API integrations to connect automation platforms with hypervisors, cloud providers, IPAM, and ITSM systems.

Skills

DoD STIG enforcement

GitOps workflows

Ansible automation

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Education

HS Diploma

AS/AA degree

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

PhD

Tools

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton requires Infrastructure Automation Engineers to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 EOM. This position is located at MacDill AFB.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

TheInfrastructure Automation Engineerwill design, build, and maintain automation solutions to provision, configure, and manage enterprise IT environments usingInfrastructure as Code (IaC)andConfiguration as Code (CaC)methodologies. With a primary focus onRed Hat ecosystem technologies (RHEL) and enterprise Ansible platforms, this role is essential for minimizing manual infrastructure deployments, eliminating configuration drift, and ensuring consistent, auditable enforcement of security baselines. The engineer will leverage advanced scripting, API integrations, and CI/CD principles to orchestrate complex server environments, enabling seamless, scalable, and secure operations across the Department of War (DoW) enterprise.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) pipelines to automate the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of enterprise servers and services.
• Engineer and administer enterprise automation platforms (e.g., Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, AWX), including architecture planning, execution environment management, and system health monitoring.
• Write, maintain, and optimize complex Ansible playbooks, roles, and custom automation scripts (primarily in YAML, Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for system configuration, patching, and operational tasks.
• Automate the enforcement and continuous monitoring of DoD STIGs and security baselines across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments using Configuration as Code.
• Develop custom API integrations and modules to connect automation platforms with hypervisors, cloud providers, IP Address Management (IPAM), and IT Service Management (ITSM) systems for zero-touch provisioning.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, network architects, and cybersecurity teams to gather requirements, map standard operating procedures (SOPs), and translate them into efficient automated playbooks and GitOps workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to automation pipeline failures, Ansible execution errors, state configuration drift, and API connectivity bottlenecks.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all custom code, automation architecture, IaC repositories (e.g., Git/GitLab), and playbook logic.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and training to enterprise operations personnel on utilizing IaC frameworks and automated deployment workflows effectively.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Min 12 years with HS Diploma, 10 years AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA degree, 6 years with MS/MA, 3 with PhD
• A DoW TS/SCI clearance is required
• DoD 8570 IAT II AND
• Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 451 – System Administrator - Intermediate level or higher.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating within Department of War (DoW) or DoD enterprise network environments.
• Active Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation certification.
• Proven experience implementing GitOps workflows and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) repositories using Git (e.g., GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket) coupled with executing automation via CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience automating DoD STIG enforcement and security compliance baselines on RHEL and Windows platforms using Ansible roles, OpenSCAP, or compliance-as-code frameworks.

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

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.