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Automation Architect - Alaska Automation Capability - Peraton
Software Engineer
Design and lead the implementation of large‑scale automation solutions for mission‑critical systems, leveraging cloud platforms, infrastructure‑as‑code, and container orchestration to improve efficiency and security.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop end‑to‑end automation frameworks for complex, multi‑domain defense systems.
- Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform and Ansible across AWS environments.
- Build CI/CD pipelines and integrate container orchestration (Kubernetes) to enable rapid, reliable deployments.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to define standards, best practices, and security controls for automated workflows.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing and delivering automation solutions in cloud‑native environments.
- Proficiency in Python scripting and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
- Strong knowledge of AWS services, networking, and security best practices.
- Hands‑on experience building CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps).
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a highly regulated, mission‑critical setting.
Skills
pythonansibleterraformkubernetesawscicd