Senior IT Tools and Automation Engineer

Peraton • Home, MD

12h • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Senior IT Tools and Automation Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise IT tools and automation solutions within a NIST 800-53 compliant enclave in support of the FAA BNATCS contract. This role is responsible for ensuring that IT tools used for project management, configuration management, visualization dashboards meet program and federal security and compliance requirements while enabling operational efficiency. The IT Tools Engineer will collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and program engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable toolsets. The successful candidate will have depth of experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Git Lab, PowerBI, Jama, Cameo, ServiceNow, etc.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelors, 10+ YoE with a Masters, or 7+ YoE with a Ph.D. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience specific to IT tool development and automation
• 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
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust is required for this role

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Cloud/DevOps certifications are highly desired
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Experience working in federal or regulated environments
• Experience driving DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions

Responsibilities

• Tool Development & Integration 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.
• Security & Compliance 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
• Operations & Support 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.
• Collaboration & Leadership 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.
• Continuous Improvement Recommend enhancements to improve tool performance, security, and compliance posture. Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees