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Peraton · 2 days ago

IT Tools and Automation Engineer

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $166K/yr

6+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an IT Tools and Automation Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise IT tools and automation solutions, ensuring compliance with federal security requirements while enabling operational efficiency.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain IT tools for monitoring, automation, and service management

Integrate tools with existing infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments

Automate workflows to improve IT operations efficiency and reduce manual effort

Ensure all tools and integrations comply with NIST 800-53 security controls

Implement secure configurations, access controls, and logging for IT tools

Partner with cybersecurity teams to support audits, assessments, and accreditation

Provide Tier 2/3 support for IT tool-related issues and escalations

Monitor tool performance, availability, and security events

Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and compliance evidence

Work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams to align toolsets with organizational needs

Provide technical guidance on tool usage, automation, and best practices in regulated environments

Contribute to modernization initiatives and tool lifecycle management

Recommend enhancements to improve tool performance, security, and compliance posture

Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions

Qualification

NIST 800-53 complianceIT tool developmentScriptingAutomationCloud platformsProfessional certificationsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field with 8 years of experience, Master's with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 3 years of experience specific to IT tool development and automation

The ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust as dictated by the contract

This is a remote capable role, however, candidates must be in the immediate local area (DC/MD/NoVA)

Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP)

Hands-on experience with IT tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Git Lab, Power Platform, or equivalent

Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud/DevOps certifications are highly desirable