Technical Analyst - Ansible/Linux

• 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.

• 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.