Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in the United States seeks a Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible to design, develop, and operate automated infrastructure solutions across multi-platform environments. You will build playbooks, roles, and workflows to enable self-service and secure automation within enterprise contexts.

You will lead end-to-end automation projects, collaborate with infrastructure, security, and service teams, and implement RESTful APIs and IaC pipelines while adhering to banking and enterprise security

Qualifications

• 8+ years with BS/BA in CS/IS or related field.
• 6+ years with MS/MA in CS/IS or related field.
• 3+ years with PhD in CS/IS or related field.
• End-to-end enterprise software development life cycle experience, automation including maintenance and support.
• Advanced Ansible expertise for complex and secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple service automation engagements to automate high priority tasks and end-to-end workflows.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible for secure enterprise environments.
• Lead full software development lifecycle for automation projects from requirements to deployment and hand-over.
• Create advanced automation scripts in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell to address complex requirements.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using FastAPI/Flask to orchestrate automation workflows.
• Build and optimize IaC solutions with CI/CD pipelines and version control best practices.

Skills

Ansible expertise

Python scripting

RESTful APIs

IaC & CI/CD

Linux/Windows

AWS/Azure

Agile experience

Security standards

Public Trust eligibility

Education

BS/BA in CS/IS

MS/MA in CS/IS

PhD in CS/IS

Tools

ServiceNow

ARIA

FastAPI

Flask

Job description

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.

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