External Title Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible​/ARIA

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  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Peraton is seeking an Ansible/ARIA
Senior Automation Engineer whowill 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 Power Shell 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

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 Power Shell for custom automation solutions
• Expertise in building RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI,…