Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible/ARIA

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Remote work option

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to develop automation across infrastructure and platforms. You will design, implement, and maintain Ansible-based solutions, create Python tools, and build RESTful APIs to orchestrate workflows. The role emphasizes secure coding, CI/CD practices, and collaboration within Agile teams.

The position is remote with responsibilities spanning enterprise environments and banking-regulated contexts where applicable.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Pre-employment credit check as required by the customer.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or equivalent levels.
• 8+ years infra automation experience with Ansible/Ansible Tower/AWX.
• RHCE or equivalent certification; ARIA/vRealize automation experience.
• Strong Linux/Windows admin background and secure coding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Automate high priority tasks and end-to-end workflows across infrastructure and operations.
• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation using Ansible for complex environments.
• Lead full software development lifecycle for automation projects from requirements to deployment.
• Create advanced automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Develop RESTful APIs using FastAPI/Flask to orchestrate automation workflows.
• Build IaC with CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing, and governance.
• Collaborate in Agile/Scaled Agile teams and ensure security compliance.
• Document solutions, runbooks, and knowledge base articles; provide on-call support.

Skills

Ansible automation

Python scripting

RESTful APIs

Linux administration

Windows administration

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years experience

RHCE or equivalent certification

Tools

ARIA/vRealize automation

FastAPI/Flask

Git/CI/CD tooling

Job description

Job Locations

US

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Ansible/ARIA Senior Automation Engineer who will be accountable for developing automations and enabling self-service of infrastructure engagements system wide.

Work Location: This is a remote position

What You Will Do:

• 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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen 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 10 years of experience, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of experience
• 8+ years of infrastructure automation experience with Ansible/Ansible Tower/AWX
• Red Hat Certified Engineer or equivalent certification
• Hands-on experience working with ARIA/vRealize automation
• Deep Linux and Windows Server administration background with experience automating and decommissioning/provisioning workflows
• Proven experience developing Absible 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
• Working experience in Agile and Scaled Agile environments
• Knowledge of secure coding standards and banking environment is a plus

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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