Senior Automation Engineer – Ansible/ARIA

Peraton

. Develop automations and enable self-service of infrastructure engagements system wide .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and RESTful APIs while adhering to secure coding practices and enterprise security policies. Proven ability to collaborate in Agile environments and optimize Infrastructure as Code with CI/CD pipelines.

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Ansible AutomationPython ScriptingRESTful API DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline OptimizationInfrastructure Automation

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Hard Skills

AnsiblePythonBashPowerShellFastAPIFlaskCI/CDVersion ControlAutomated TestingLinux Administration

Soft Skills

CollaborationTroubleshootingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

ARIAVRealize AutomationAgile FrameworksScaled Agile Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Red Hat Certified EngineerPublic Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureSecurity PoliciesBanking RegulationsAutomation Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleFlaskLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop automations and enable self-service of infrastructure engagements system wide
Automate high-priority tasks, services, and end-to-end workflows across Infrastructure, Platforms & Operations
Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end Ansible automation solutions
Execute the full software development lifecycle for automation projects
Create automation scripts using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using FastAPI and Flask
Build and optimize Infrastructure as Code solutions with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and service teams in Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks
Implement secure coding practices and comply with enterprise security policies and applicable banking regulations
Document solutions, create runbooks, and maintain knowledge base articles
Provide technical support, troubleshoot production issues, and participate in on-call rotation as needed
Contribute to automation standards, best practices, and governance frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizen required
Ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
Must undergo a pre-employment credit check as required by the customer
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, Associate's degree and 10 years of experience, or high school diploma/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 with ARIA/vRealize Automation
Deep Linux and Windows Server administration experience, including automating and decommissioning/provisioning workflows
Experience developing Ansible playbooks, roles, modules, and workflows for complex and secure enterprise environments
Advanced Python, Bash, or PowerShell skills
Expertise building RESTful APIs with FastAPI or Flask and implementing integration patterns
Proficiency in version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
Experience in Agile and Scaled Agile environments
Knowledge of secure coding standards and banking environments is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus