Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

As an Automation Engineer with a focus on data management, you will design, implement, and maintain automated processes that enhance our data management systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows, ensure efficient data integration, and automate routine data tasks to improve productivity and data accuracy. The role requires an in-depth understanding of both automation frameworks and data management principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automation scripts and workflows for data collection, cleansing, transformation, and integration.
• Create automation tools and systems to streamline data management processes, including data ingestion, storage, and reporting.
• Implement automated data validation checks to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Integrate and automate data pipelines from various internal and external data sources.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to automate data workflows across multiple platforms and databases.
• Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of automated data processes to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in current data management systems and propose automation solutions.
• Develop and implement automation tools to ensure data quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Perform regular audits of automated processes to ensure compliance with data standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, analysts, business units) to understand their data needs and ensure automated solutions align with business objectives.
• Document automation procedures, code, and workflows to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and address issues related to data processes, ensuring quick resolution and minimal disruption.
• Maintain and update automation scripts as data structures and systems evolve.

*Position is contingent upon Spring 2025 contract award*

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
• BA/BS and 5+ years of experience; Masters and 3+ years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven experience as an Automation Engineer, Data Engineer, or in a similar role, with a focus on data management.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Shell Scripting, or similar.
• Experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Airflow, or similar) and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data storage and processing.
• Solid understanding of data management principles, including data integration, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data validation.
• Experience with data pipelines and data orchestration tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and data automation in an AI-driven environment.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) for automated reporting.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration for data automation.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud-native tools for data processing (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).

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.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.