Ansible Automation Platform Engineer

Job DescriptionAnsible Automation Platform (AAP) Engineer responsible for managing, scaling, and delivering enterprise automation solutions. The role includes platform administration, infrastructure automation, CI/CD integration, and cross‑team collaboration to enable standardized, secure, and reusable automation frameworks.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and support Ansible Automation Platform components (Controller, Automation Hub, Execution Environments)Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible playbooks, roles, workflows, and collectionsManage code lifecycle (development, testing, promotion to production) using Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelinesBuild automation scripts using Python and Shell scriptingAutomate server provisioning, configuration management, and system connectivityIntegrate AAP with REST APIs, ITSM tools, monitoring systems, and CI/CD platformsSupport onboarding of automation use cases across multiple teamsImplement secure, compliant, and scalable automation practicesPerform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization for automation workflowsRequired SkillsAnsible Automation Platform (AAP) – strong hands‑on experienceAnsible development (Playbooks, Roles, Workflows, Collections)Python scripting and Shell scriptingGit/SCM tools (branching, merging, pull requests)Linux system administration (networking, storage, troubleshooting)Networking fundamentals (SSH, TCP/IP, server connectivity)Technical SkillsAAP architecture (Controller, Automation Hub, Execution Environments)Containerization (Docker, Podman, Execution Environment creation)CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)REST API integrationJSON and YAML data handlingSecurity implementation (RBAC, Ansible Vault, LDAP, SSO)Debugging, logging, and automation issue resolutionJinja2 templatingPreferred / Good‑to‑Have SkillsWindows automationInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)Kubernetes or OpenShift exposureSoft SkillsStrong communication and stakeholder managementProblem‑solving and analytical thinkingAbility to work in cross‑functional, fast‑paced environmentsCertifications (Preferred)RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer – Ansible)Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible AutomationSalary Range: $100,000-$110,000 a year#J-18808-Ljbffr