Senior Automation Engineer — Ansible & API Orchestrator

Peraton; Florida; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible to join Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations. You will develop automations, enable self-service for infrastructure engagements, and support a Federal Reserve System initiative with enterprise-scale automation.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Experience across Linux/Windows and cloud platforms, plus strong Ansible skills, is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience aligned with senior engineering roles; BS/BA required with extensive software lifecycle experience.
• Experience in end-to-end enterprise software development and automation initiatives.
• Advanced Ansible expertise building playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation solutions.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating diverse systems.
• Proficiency in IaC, version control, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Multi-platform knowledge across Linux/Unix, Windows, and cloud (AWS/Azure).
• Bachelor's in CS/IS or equivalent experience; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Automate high-priority tasks and end-to-end workflows across Infra, Platforms & Operations.
• Design, develop, and maintain Ansible-based automation solutions for secure environments.
• Lead full SDLC for automation projects from requirements to deployment and support.
• Develop advanced automation scripts in Python/Bash/PowerShell.
• Build RESTful APIs with FastAPI/Flask to orchestrate automation workflows.
• Create and maintain IaC with CI/CD and testing frameworks.
• Collaborate in Agile/SAFe teams with cross-functional groups.
• Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with enterprise/security policies.
• Document solutions, runbooks, and knowledge base articles; provide on-call support.
• Stay current with automation tech and contribute to governance standards.

Skills

Ansible expertise

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

RESTful API development

IaC / CI/CD pipelines

Linux/Windows/Cloud

Agile / Scaled Agile

Security/compliance

Automation orchestration tools (Servi​

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems

Tools

Ansible

ServiceNow

ARIA

FastAPI

Flask

CI/CD tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible to join Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations. You will develop automations, enable self-service for infrastructure engagements, and support a Federal Reserve System initiative with enterprise-scale automation.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Experience across Linux/Windows and cloud platforms, plus strong Ansible skills, is essential.