Senior Ansible Automation Engineer

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Ansible Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions across enterprise infrastructure and IT operations. The role leverages Ansible to streamline configuration, deployments, patch management, provisioning, and routine processes in diverse environments.

Collaboration with infrastructure, security, and application teams is essential to identify automation opportunities and build reusable playbooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience (or equivalent combos)
• Experience in end-to-end software development life cycle
• Advanced Ansible expertise with playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows
• Advanced Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation
• Experience building RESTful APIs using FastAPI/Flask
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
• Strong Linux/Unix, Windows, and cloud (AWS/Azure) knowledge
• Experience with automation orchestration platforms (ServiceNow, ARIA) is a plus
• Experience with Agile and Scaled Agile environments
• Knowledge of secure coding standards, banking environment a plus

Responsibilities

• Automate tasks across Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations using Ansible (playbooks, roles, modules, workflows)
• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation solutions for complex enterprise environments
• Lead full software development lifecycle for automation projects from requirements to deployment and support
• Create advanced automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Develop RESTful APIs to orchestrate automation workflows across diverse systems
• Build and maintain IaC with CI/CD pipelines and version control best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile/SAFe to deliver integrated solutions
• Adhere to secure coding practices and banking/regulatory requirements where applicable
• Document solutions, runbooks, and maintain knowledge bases
• Provide on-call support and troubleshooting for automations
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and governance

Skills

Ansible automation

Python

Bash/PowerShell

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Linux/Unix

Windows

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Agile/Scaled Agile

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or equivalent

Tools

Git

ServiceNow

ARIA

Job description

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance.
• Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment credit check as required by the Customer.
• Bachelors Degree and 8 years of experience; an Associates Degree and 10 years of experience, a Masters Degree and 6 years of experience, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of experience
• Extensive experience in end-to-end enterprise software development life cycle experience, automation including maintenance and support
• Advanced Ansible Expertise with 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.
• 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

Peraton is looking for a Senior Ansible Automation Engineer to join our Team. The successful candidate will be is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions to support enterprise infrastructure and IT operations. This role leverages Ansible and related automation technologies to streamline system configuration, software deployments, patch management, provisioning, and routine operational processes across diverse technology environments. This person will collaborate with infrastructure, systems administration, network, security, and application teams to identify automation opportunities, develop reusable playbooks, improve operational efficiency, and ensure consistency across enterprise systems.

Work Location: This is a remote position

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