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Senior System Engineer - Ansible/Linux

Cogent IBS, IncUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 5 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

  • Role Title: Senior Technical Analyst - Ansible/Linux

  • Locations: Flexible for remote 
    Employment Type: Full-Time - 40 hours

Key Responsibilities

  • Ansible Administration: Design, develop, and maintain playbooks and automation workflows within Ansible Automation Platform 2.6.

  • Patch Automation: Drive the strategy and execution for automating security patching across the Red Hat server fleet and connected infrastructure.

  • Hybrid Environment Management: Manage and configure Red Hat Linux servers while collaborating tightly with our dominant Microsoft/Windows infrastructure.

  • Mentorship & Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on-site. Mentor junior/peer team members and collaborate with a second senior peer being hired concurrently.

  • System Maintenance: Lead advanced troubleshooting for hardware, software, virtualization, and cloud systems. Handle occasional, planned after-hours work for critical system maintenance or deployment windows.

 

Technical Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have (Hard Criteria)

  • Ansible Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Ansible (specifically AAP 2.6), including playbook creation, role development, and platform administration.

  • Red Hat Linux: Strong administration skills covering the enterprise Red Hat server fleet.

  • Openness to Hybrid/Windows Environments: Comfortable managing and automating Windows Server patching alongside Linux.

  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of relevant IT experience (6 years minimum may be considered for a Level 3 designation).

  • Education: 2-year diploma or degree in a computer technology or engineering discipline.

 

Nice-to-Have

  • Official Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Ansible automation certifications.

  • Deep familiarity with enterprise patch management frameworks and compliance auditing.

 

Skills

Ansible

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