The Infrastructure Automation Engineer will design, build, and maintain automation solutions to provision, configure, and manage enterprise IT environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) methodologies. With a primary focus on Red Hat ecosystem technologies (RHEL) and enterprise Ansible platforms, this role is essential for minimizing manual infrastructure deployments, eliminating configuration drift, and ensuring consistent, auditable enforcement of security baselines. The engineer will leverage advanced scripting, API integrations, and CI/CD principles to orchestrate complex server environments, enabling seamless, scalable, and secure operations across the Department of War (DoW) enterprise.
Design, develop, test, and deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) pipelines to automate the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of enterprise servers and services.• Engineer and administer enterprise automation platforms (e.g., Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, AWX), including architecture planning, execution environment management, and system health monitoring.• Write, maintain, and optimize complex Ansible playbooks, roles, and custom automation scripts (primarily in YAML, Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for system configuration, patching, and operational tasks.• Automate the enforcement and continuous monitoring of DoD STIGs and security baselines across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments using Configuration as Code.• Develop custom API integrations and modules to connect automation platforms with hypervisors, cloud providers, IP Address Management (IPAM), and IT Service Management (ITSM) systems for zero-touch provisioning.• Collaborate with systems engineers, network architects, and cybersecurity teams to gather requirements, map standard operating procedures (SOPs), and translate them into efficient automated playbooks and GitOps workflows.• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to automation pipeline failures, Ansible execution errors, state configuration drift, and API connectivity bottlenecks.• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all custom code, automation architecture, IaC repositories (e.g., Git/GitLab), and playbook logic.• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and training to enterprise operations personnel on utilizing IaC frameworks and automated deployment workflows effectively.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Min 12 years with HS Diploma, 10 years AS/AA degree, 8 years with BS/BA degree, 6 years with MS/MA, 3 with PhD
A DoW TS/SCI clearance is required
DoD 8570 IAT II AND
Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 451 – System Administrator - Intermediate level or higher.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience operating within Department of War (DoW) or DoD enterprise network environments.
Active Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation certification.
Proven experience implementing GitOps workflows and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) repositories using Git (e.g., GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket) coupled with executing automation via CI/CD pipelines.
Demonstrated experience automating DoD STIG enforcement and security compliance baselines on RHEL and Windows platforms using Ansible roles, OpenSCAP, or compliance-as-code frameworks.
Target Salary Range $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
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.
