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# Technical Analyst - Ansible/Linux

- **Company:** Cogent IBS, Inc
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Linux, Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Service Pack, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Patch Management
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/79747dcf-3a4f-4392-967c-db8705d939fc

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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