Systems Engineer (Automation)

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 seeking a Systems Engineer (Automation) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals on our Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT) Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (CAEIO) Program. CAEIO provides IT Operations and Maintenance to modernize the legacy networks, applications, and databases supporting consular applications services globally. 

Core Work Schedule: First shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM ET - 4:00 PM ET

Work Location: This position is fully remote; however, preference will be given to candidates local to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area (DMV) for occasional onsite meetings, training sessions, or customer support activities at the Washington, DC, customer location or the Peraton office in Sterling, VA.The number of days the individual works on-site in Washington, DC, or Sterling, VA, is subject to change based on government/program requirements (for example, surge support might require the individual to be in the office five days per week).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and implement Automation using Ansible and other tools for modernized and legacy systems, infrastructure, and services leveraged by CA applications. 
• Participate in daily Automation scrums in support of active work items.
• Support Automation workflow process to include review of automation requests, evaluation of Technical Review Board items, and tracking automation progress. 
• Work closely with the Automation Team members and other engineers across the CAEIO program.
• Provide detailed documentation of completed work to Automation Team members.
• Leverage IBM Jazz (or Jira) tool to track all automation features, stories, and tasks. 
• Work with other CA organizations to effectively design/integrate/test/deploy automation capabilities into production, pre-production, and CI/CD environments.
• Ensure all automation configuration changes follow approved change management processes and security configuration guidelines. 
• Support Government customer ad hoc tasks and data calls.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 12 years of experience or an Associates degree and 14 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 16 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET Government Security Clearance.
• Hands-on experience performing automation development, test, integration, and deployment.
• 2+ years’ hands-on experience with Ansible.  
• 2+ years’ hands-on experience with Red Hat and/or Oracle Linux.
• Experience working with system owners to identify automation requirements, design/develop solutions, and integrate in production and pre-production environments. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in high tempo environment.

 Desired Qualifications:

• Experience automating solutions with high availability, disaster recovery, and in accordance with RMF and DoD STIGs or DS Security Guides.
• Experience with networking platforms, Oracle databases, virtual infrastructure, containerized environments.
• Industry relevant certifications in Linux, Automation Tools or Security.
• Experience with Department of State. 

Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. 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 StatementsThe 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.