Ansible Automation Platform Consultant 12044

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) Senior Consultant to support the deployment, configuration, and optimization of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform within a secure enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Red Hat AAP, infrastructure automation, and enterprise Linux environments, along with the ability to work collaboratively with technical teams to implement scalable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and administer Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
• Develop, test, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation workflows.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks.
• Integrate AAP with enterprise systems, tools, and CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and optimize existing workflows for performance and reliability.
• Document automation solutions, best practices, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to customer personnel.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to implement automation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and administering Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience developing Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and automation workflows.
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, or Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation).
• Experience integrating AAP with enterprise ITSM, cloud, or CI/CD platforms.
• Familiarity with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or other version control and automation tools.
• Experience supporting secure government or DoD environments.

Additional Information

• 320-hour consulting engagement with potential for extension
• Hybrid in Charleston, SC (mostly remote with limited onsite support)
• Active Secret Clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required