Ansible Automation Engineer
Job Description:
● Highly skilled Ansible Consultant with expertise in deploying and managing Ansible Tower and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
● Extensive experience in developing and implementing playbooks for various customer use cases.
● Deep understanding of automation and configuration management, the ability to work on complex use cases, and a knack for out-of-the-box thinking to provide innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
● Design, develop, and implement Ansible playbooks tailored to customer requirements.
● Deploy, configure, and manage Ansible Tower and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) to streamline automation processes and improve operational efficiency.
● Collaborate with customers to gather requirements and provide expert guidance on best practices for automation.
● Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Ansible playbooks, Ansible Tower, and AAP.
● Work on complex use cases, demonstrating the ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions.
● Conduct performance tuning and optimization of Ansible playbooks and automation workflows.
● Develop and maintain documentation for playbooks, configurations, and operational procedures.
● Stay updated with the latest features and updates in Ansible and related technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
● Experience:
○ 3+ years of experience with Ansible Automation.
○ Proven experience as an Ansible Consultant or similar role.
○ Extensive expertise with deploying and managing Ansible Tower and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
○ Strong proficiency in developing Ansible playbooks for various use cases.
○ Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
○ Ability to handle complex use cases and provide innovative, out-of-the-box solutions.
○ Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage.
○ Experience with Linux/Unix administration.
○ Familiarity with other automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef) is a plus.
○ Scripting skills - Python, Shell scripting
● Ansible certification(s) - Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation.
● Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
