Automation Engineer - Senior level - Top Secret clearance

Perrygo is a small, rapidly growing company; we are passionate about our employees as well as supporting our customers and their mission. We are excited for the opportunity to bring aboard highly motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams. Currently, we are seeking a Automation Engineer - Senior level. This role supports our Navy customer in Lexington Park, MD.

Job Description and Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly skilled and self-directed Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement, and manage infrastructure automation across our Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) network. This hands-on, senior-level role is critical for accelerating network provisioning, streamlining virtualization management, and optimizing general system administration. The ideal candidate will bridge network engineering, virtualization, and systems administration by leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. This position requires a proactive leader capable of executing tasks independently and driving automation projects from conception to completion within a secure, high-stakes environment.

Lead and execute complex infrastructure automation projects independently, driving initiatives from requirements gathering to deployment.
Develop, maintain, and execute automation scripts and playbooks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform to streamline infrastructure management.
Automate network provisioning and security policy enforcement, particularly within Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA) environments.
Automate deployment, configuration, and management actions within VMware Cloud Foundation (vCF) and VMware NSX.
Streamline general system administration and configuration management tasks across both RHEL and Windows operating systems.
Maintain version control and collaborative development workflows using Git.
Ensure all automated configurations and deployments adhere to stringent DoD security standards and Zero Trust principles.
Serve as a technical authority on automation, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices for scalable, automated infrastructure.

Basic Requirements:
Senior-Level Execution: Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and lead technical projects without requiring close supervision.
Automation & Scripting: Extensive, hands-on expertise with Python, Ansible, and Terraform for infrastructure automation. Proficiency with Git for version control.
Virtualization & SDN: Deep knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (vCF) and VMware NSX, with a track record of automating actions within these environments.
Network Provisioning: Experience with Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access) and automating complex network infrastructure provisioning.
Systems Administration: Strong background in general system administration for both Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows environments.
RDT&E Experience: Previous experience operating within or supporting an RDT&E network environment is highly preferred.

Education Requirements: Masters Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred, with 7+ years of applicable experience. A qualifying higher level IT-related certification may be substituted for a Masters Degree.
Must possess a certification which falls in line with one of the following CSWF codes: 211, 212, 221, 461, 511, 521, 541, 612 or 622. Examples include: CCNA, CySA+, GCIA, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other qualifying. An Operating System (OS) certification is also required. Relevant vendor certifications (e.g., VMware, Cisco, Terraform, Red Hat) are highly desirable.

Security Clearance: Top Secret (must be a US Citizen) to start.

Telework and Travel: On site. Situational telework possible.

Contract : This position is supporting an active, funded contract.


Perrygo Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, for all individuals, including protected veterans and those with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Perrygo Consulting Group, LLC participates in E-Verify.
If being a part of a small, growing company while having the opportunity to work on exciting projects with challenging tasks excites you - then please apply today!
Compensation Package - We offer an excellent compensation package with competitive salaries and meaningful benefits, including:
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Schedules (offering a healthy work-life balance whenever possible)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, Dental, and Vision
LTD/STD, AD&D, and Life-Employer Paid
Supplemental Life and Accident options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
401K Plan with employer Safe Harbor contribution
Profit Sharing Plan