Ansible Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Ansible Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automation solutions that enhance efficiency and streamline operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Ansible, scripting (Python, PowerShell, YAML, AngularJS), and infrastructure automation across both on-premises and cloud environments including Red Hat OpenShift (OCP), AWS, and Azure.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements and design automation solutions using Ansible and other technologies.
• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for centralized Ansible automation management.
• Perform OCP application onboarding tasks such as namespace creation, quota assignment, and RBAC role configuration.
• Build interactive digital forms using AngularJS to collect user requirements based on specifications.
• Handle and manipulate JSON data for configuration and integration tasks.
• Develop and test Ansible playbooks and roles for application onboarding and infrastructure automation.
• Implement DevOps pipelines for building, testing, and releasing Ansible playbooks.
• Maintain and update centralized inventory of managed hosts, services, and configurations.
• Ensure secure and compliant automation practices, including secrets and credential management.
• Write and maintain robust scripts in Python and PowerShell to support automation needs.
• Integrate and manage APIs for seamless communication between systems and services.
• Support and manage infrastructure automation across Linux, Windows, Core OS, RHEL, and cloud platforms.
• Use source control and CI/CD tools (GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins) to collaborate and maintain code quality.
• Utilize tools like Terraform and CloudFormation for efficient cloud infrastructure provisioning.
• Integrate Ansible automation with ITSM platforms to enhance service delivery and incident response processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in a similar Ansible Automation or DevOps role.
• Strong proficiency in:
• Ansible and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
• Python, PowerShell, YAML, and AngularJS (Java and Groovy a plus)
• API integration and JSON handling
• Linux, Windows, Core OS, and RHEL systems
• Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) and basic exposure to AWS and Azure
• Experience with:
• GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, and JIRA
• Docker and Kubernetes (for containerization and orchestration)
• ITSM tool integrations (ServiceNow, etc.)
• Networking concepts (VLANs, firewalls, ports)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Java or Groovy scripting
• Exposure to cloud automation using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Prior experience working in Agile or DevOps environments