RH Ansible Automation Platform Sr. Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a RH Ansible Automation Platform Senior Consultant in Raleigh, NC to tentatively start on September 1, 2026. The duration of this role is 16 months (ending December 2026) with weekly hours of 35.

Summary:
We are seeking a highly-skilled RHEL Engineer to provide technical expertise and advisory services supporting a leading financial services customer with automating the OS security and patching processes to more efficiently and frequently execute vulnerability remediations and upgrades.

In this role, you will lead the strategy and execution of identifying, designing, and automating CI/CD components to accelerate patching and upgrade timelines. You will act as the technical lead, bridging the gap between current state architecture and a modern, automated upgrade workflow.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven 10+ years of experience with RHEL deployments, hardening, and operations
* Proven understanding of CI/CD pipelines and engagement experience with automating processes to accelerate deployment timelines
* Strong proficiency in RH Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and building automation workflows
* Understanding of Kpatch and applicable use cases
* Strong proficiency in Python
* Ability to facilitate technical workshops and lead architectural decision-making
* Experience in creating technical documentation and knowledge-base assets
* Strong troubleshooting capabilities, including coordination with vendor engineering teams
* Experience in managing technical scope and communicating progress to executive stakeholders

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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