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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.\nResponsibilities\nPeraton is looking for a Senior Ansible Automation Engineer to join our Team. The successful candidate will be is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions to support enterprise infrastructure and IT operations. This role leverages Ansible and related automation technologies to streamline system configuration, software deployments, patch management, provisioning, and routine operational processes across diverse technology environments. This person will collaborate with infrastructure, systems administration, network, security, and application teams to identify automation opportunities, develop reusable playbooks, improve operational efficiency, and ensure consistency across enterprise systems.\nWork Location: This is a remote position\nWhat Will Be Expected of You:\nWork in multiple service automation engagements to automate the high priority tasks, services and end to end workflows across Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations\nDesign, develop, and maintain end-to-end automation solutions using Ansible (playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows) for complex, secure enterprise environments\nExecute the full software development lifecycle for automation projects, from requirements gathering through deployment, maintenance, support and hand-over\nCreate advanced automation scripts using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell to address complex business requirements and develop custom tools that enhance operational efficiency\nDevelop and maintain RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask) to orchestrate automation workflows and implement integration patterns that connect diverse enterprise systems\nBuild 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\nCollaborate within Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, and service teams to deliver integrated solutions\nImplement secure coding practices and ensure all automation solutions comply with enterprise security policies and banking regulations where applicable\nDocument solutions, create runbooks, and maintain knowledge base articles\nProvide technical support for automations, troubleshoot production issues, and participate in on-call rotation as needed\nStay current with emerging automation technologies and contribute to automation standards, best practices, and governance frameworks\nOther duties assigned as necessary\nQualifications\nBasic Qualifications:\nU.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance. \nMust be willing to undergo a pre-employment credit check as required by the Customer.\nBachelors Degree and 8 years of experience; an Associates Degree and 10 years of experience, a Masters Degree and 6 years of experience, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of experience\nExtensive experience in end-to-end enterprise software development life cycle experience, automation including maintenance and support\nAdvanced Ansible Expertise with proven experience developing playbooks, roles, modules and workflows for complex and secure enterprise environments\nAdvanced skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for custom automation solutions\nExpertise in building RESTful APIs using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask) and implementing diverse integration patterns to trigger and orchestrate automation workflows\nProficiency in version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks\nStrong understanding of Linux/Unix systems, Windows, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent background or equivalent experience.\nExperience with automation orchestration platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, ARIA ) is a plus\nWorking experience in Agile and Scaled Agile environments\nKnowledge of secure coding standards and banking environment is a plus\nTarget Salary Range\n$104,000 - $166,000. 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\nPeraton 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.\nApplication Statements\nThe 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. 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