Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) Senior Consultant

• Lead the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform environments.
• Develop and maintain automation content (playbooks, roles, collections) that supports infrastructure management and compliance needs.
• Integrate AAP with the client’s broader IT ecosystem (source control, CI/CD, ITSM, Red Hat tooling).
• Ensure the platform meets security and compliance requirements relevant to a federal environment.
• Troubleshoot issues, document architecture and processes, and mentor client staff on automation practices.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor, communicating progress and recommendations to both technical and business stakeholders.

• 7-9 years of experience
• Solid hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
• Proven consulting or client-facing delivery experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Red Hat certifications (Ansible Automation, RHCE, or RHCA).
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (e.g., STIG/CIS).

Requirements

• Must be within driving distance of Charleston, SC or willing to relocate there
• Must be willing to work onsite
• Must possess an active Secret clearance or above
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers