Lead Ansible Automation Architect

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Job Title: Lead Ansible Automation Architect

Job Code: 31698

Job Location: Melbourne, FL;
Rochester, NY;
Salt Lake City, UT;
Greenville, TX;
Waco, TX; or Rockwall, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Seeking an Ansible expert to drive principles and processes in infrastructure automation. This role will serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Ansible and automation tools, leading efforts to further integrate automation in both Linux deployments and across platforms, and champion the adoption of configuration management through automation.

In this role, you will create strategies for managing Ansible content via software content management tools, manage a cloud-based Ansible Automation Platform, and craft Ansible playbooks and roles that support and improve processes for multiple infrastructures.

This position requires a mastery-level expertise in Ansible tools, a passion for automation, Dev Ops and Infrastructure-as-Code practices, and an understanding of continuous improvement through Lean principles. As a leader in the organization, you will mentor team members, teams, influence stakeholders, and recommend strategies to drive improvements in information technology management.

• Define and lead Ansible automation strategies aligned with organizational goals and emerging technologies.
• Manage Ansible Automation Platform, Private Automation Hub, Event-Driven Ansible tools, and mesh/high availability technologies.
• Create and manage Ansible Execution Environments with ansible-builder, ansible-navigator, and Private Automation Hub.
• Manage Ansible Automation Platform RBACs through AAP organizations and SSO-integrated user accounts.
• Develop Ansible playbooks and roles for provisioning, compliance, and configuration management. Provide backline support for troubleshooting Ansible platform and execution issues.
• Partner with teams to design automation solutions that meet technical and business needs.
• Drive new processes and technologies to tackle complex challenges and enhance performance.
• Mentor junior team members in automation best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 5+ years of Ansible Experience, including developing playbooks and roles.
• 9+ years of operating system administration, preferably with Enterprise Linux distributions.

• Strong knowledge of Dev Ops and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following tools and technologies:
  • Git Lab and Git Lab CI/CD Pipelines
  • Jinja2 Templating
  • Container management using Podman or Docker
  • Terraform or Open Tofu provisioning
• Experience with Ubuntu Linux is a plus.
• Familiarity with Python coding and scripting is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage complex technical projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Expe…