About the job
Join our dynamic team as a Linux & Ansible Automation Engineer (Level 2)! We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled engineer with a minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience in infrastructure automation, particularly utilizing Ansible and the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and managing automation solutions that drive operational efficiency and ensure the reliability of our Linux environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections for the automated setup of systems, deployment of applications, and provisioning of infrastructure.
- Oversee and support the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including the management of job templates, inventories, workflows, and credentials.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Security teams to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions effectively.
- Automate critical tasks such as patch management, compliance verification, and system hardening on Linux servers.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to automation processes and system performance.
- Produce and maintain detailed documentation of automation workflows and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and work closely with cross-functional teams to foster automation initiatives.
Qualifications:
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in automation using Ansible.
- Strong expertise in Linux system administration (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
- Proficient in developing and managing Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform or AWX.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or Python.
- Competent in using Git and adhering to best practices in version control.
- Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and their integration with automation tools.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation or similar certification.
- Experience with public cloud services, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker or Podman.
- Understanding of monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Experience with IT service management tools like ServiceNow.

