Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) Engineer

Locations: Charlotte, NC / Chandler, AZ (Local candidates only or within 60miles)

We are seeking an experienced Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) Engineer to support the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of enterprise automation platforms.

The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform installation, configuration, deployment, and administration.

Important Client Requirement: This is not a traditional Ansible Playbook Developer position. The client is specifically looking for someone who has experience setting up and managing the Ansible Automation Platform itself, including installation, configuration, deployment, and ongoing platform administration.

The candidate should also have strong Linux/Unix administration, Python or similar scripting, and enterprise automation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, deploy, and administer Ansible Automation Platform in enterprise environments.

• Manage and maintain Ansible Automation Platform infrastructure, including platform components and configurations.

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise automation solutions.

• Establish and manage shared automation content, catalogs, and reusable automation standards across enterprise tools.

• Develop and implement SDLC processes for automation content management.

• Support systems engineering activities, including technical design, systems programming, infrastructure integration, and data center capabilities.

• Establish input/output processes and operating parameters for hardware compatibility and subsystem integration.

• Develop automation platform controls and ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with multiple teams to gather business requirements and support product evidence and license compliance.

• Identify opportunities to integrate automation platforms across the enterprise technology environment.

• Leverage AI tools and technologies to improve productivity, consistency, and quality of engineering deliverables.

• Support enterprise automation modernization and migration initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

• Ansible Automation Platform: 5+ years of experience, including hands-on installation, configuration, deployment, administration, and management of the platform.

• Linux/Unix Administration: 5+ years of expert-level system administration experience.

• Python / Scripting: 5+ years of demonstrable scripting experience using Python or similar languages.

• Strong knowledge of YAML, XML, Python, Perl, and Shell scripting.

• Experience designing, developing, and managing enterprise automation solutions.

• Strong understanding of automation content lifecycle management and SDLC processes.

• Experience with GitHub and version control practices.

• Ability to understand complex application infrastructure and develop models for compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools.

• Experience with TrueSight Server Automation (BladeLogic).

• Experience supporting automation modernization and migration from BladeLogic to Ansible.

• Enterprise systems engineering and data center infrastructure experience.

• Experience working with large, complex, global enterprise environments.

Soft Skills and Additional Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to senior management.

• Strong analytical, organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.

• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across different teams and regions.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work independently as a senior technical resource.

Internal notes Critical Screening Criteria

Candidates must demonstrate:

1. Hands-on experience installing and setting up Ansible Automation Platform.

2. Experience configuring and deploying Ansible Automation Platform in enterprise environments.

3. Ability to independently manage and administer the Ansible Automation Platform.

4. 5+ years of Ansible Automation Platform experience.

5. 5+ years of Linux/Unix administration and Python or similar scripting experience.

6. Willingness to work onsite 3 days per week in Charlotte, NC or Chandler, AZ.

Internal Note: Candidates with only Ansible Playbook development experience, without hands-on Ansible Automation Platform installation and administration experience, will not be a fit.