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# Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Akkodis, Inc.
- **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $183,040.0 - $189,280.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Jinja (Template Engine), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Networking Basics, OpenShift, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Data Storage Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, HybridCloud, Git, Gitlab-ci, Templating, Git Flow, Pure Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Nutanix, Puppet, Terraform, Ansible Tower, Software Version Control, Jenkins, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc84625894ea9caa3addd6abfdc540705/eaa

## About the Role

Akkodis is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will have experience in Ansible Automation, Infrastructure Engineering, Linux Administration, and Configuration Management, along with a strong background in automating enterprise infrastructure operations., Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
A minimum of four years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Systems Administration, Platform Engineering, or related technical roles.
At least two years of hands-on experience developing production-grade Ansible automation using roles, collections, dynamic inventories, Jinja2 templates, and Ansible Vault.
Strong Linux administration experience, preferably supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments, including networking, storage management, systemd, and security hardening.
Experience with Git source control, Branching strategies, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms.
Strong scripting experience using Python, Bash, or related automation languages.
Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure technologies including virtualization, storage, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, and networking fundamentals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience administering and supporting Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), AWX, or Ansible Tower.
Experience automating VMware vSphere, Nutanix, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or other cloud and virtualization platforms.
Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies.
Experience supporting OpenShift, Kubernetes, container orchestration platforms, or hybrid cloud infrastructures.
Knowledge of storage, backup, and protection platforms such as Pure Storage, NetApp, Cohesity, or similar enterprise technologies.
Experience integrating automation solutions with ServiceNow, ITSM systems, IPAM solutions, DNS platforms, and enterprise service management applications.

## Description

Design, develop, test, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, collections, and automation workflows for provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance, and operational support.
Automate the full lifecycle of Linux and Windows servers, including deployment, templating, hardening, patching, maintenance, and decommissioning activities.
Integrate Ansible solutions with virtualization platforms, orchestration tools, ITSM platforms, and CI/CD pipelines to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
Migrate legacy automation solutions including Puppet, Chef, shell scripts, and vRO workflows to modern, maintainable Ansible-based automation frameworks.
Manage and enhance Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), AWX, or Tower environments, including inventories, credentials, RBAC configurations, workflows, and job templates.
Develop standards for automation development, code reviews, testing methodologies, documentation, and governance to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
Troubleshoot automation failures, infrastructure issues, and deployment challenges while performing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Collaborate with infrastructure, storage, virtualization, and operations teams to identify automation opportunities that reduce manual intervention and improve reliability.