Network DevOps Developer - Ansible / Active Secret

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 currently hiring an experienced Network DevOps Developer with Ansible for its' U.S. Army Europe Regional Cyber Center (RCC-E) program.

Location: Wiesbaden, Germany

Role & What You Will Do:

• You will need to have strong expertise in Ansible automation to assist the team to design, develop, automate, deploy, and support enterprise network infrastructure automation across multiple teams within the RCC-E.
• Possess strong experience in Network Automation technologies such as Ansible, DevOps practices, automation frameworks, cloud technologies, and software development using multiple programming languages.
• Have expertise in building scalable solutions, implementing CI/CD pipelines, creating network diagrams, create visualization for network monitoring tools, and supporting Agile delivery teams.

You will:

• Need to be familiar with Agile methodology for DevOps functions
• Design, develop, and maintain network automation solutions using Ansible and related automation frameworks.
• Create and manage Ansible playbooks, roles, collections, and inventories for network devices and infrastructure services.
• Assist in building and testing network provisioning, software upgrades, configuration management, compliance validation, and operational workflows across Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade network devices.
• Integrate network automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains.
• Develop reusable automation modules, scripts, and APIs to support network automation
• Implement automated testing and validation of network changes.
• Document automation workflows, standards, and operational procedures
• Support the RMF team in providing POA&Ms, STIG reports, audit readiness through detailed logging, reporting and configuration documentation such as diagrams, SOPs, TTPs and Basic user guides.
• Documentation & Change Management: Maintain up-to-date architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures; participate in formal change-control processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience (TESA / DoD 8140 DCWF Code 621):

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; OR

• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; OR

• High school diploma with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.

Required Certifications:

• Must possess CASP+ (SecurityX) or one of the following approved certifications for DoD 8140 DCWF Code 621:

  • CCNA

  • CCNP

  • CCSP

  • GCIA

  • GCED

  • GDSA

  • GFACT

• Additionally, candidates must possess at least one of the following applicable DoD/military training credentials or equivalent certifications:

  • M03385G

  • M10395B

  • M223854

  • JNCIS

  • CCNA

  • CCNP

Technical Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with network automation technologies, including:

  • Ansible and network automation frameworks

  • DevOps methodologies and practices

  • Cloud technologies

  • Software development using multiple programming languages

Citizenship and Security Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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