Ansible Platform Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Ansible Automation Platform Engineer to support a large-scale automation transformation initiative focused on migrating from BMC BladeLogic to Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). This multi-year project will involve building, deploying, administering, and enhancing the Ansible Automation Platform while modernizing existing automation capabilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience deploying and administering AAP, along with strong scripting skills in Python and YAML. This role requires more than playbook development; the engineer must understand platform administration, system design, automation architecture, and the implementation of customized automation solutions. The project will begin with proof-of-concept (POC) work, with broader implementation expected to ramp up as the initiative progresses. The current environment operates on virtual machines, with a planned future transition to OpenShift.

• Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including platform deployment and administration.
• Experience deploying and configuring AAP from scratch or contributing significantly to a new platform implementation.
• Strong understanding of automation platform architecture, design, configuration, and ongoing administration.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Python and YAML.
• Experience translating business and technical requirements into automated solutions.
• Experience supporting automation migrations, implementations, cutovers, or modernization initiatives.
• Experience working with Linux administration, middleware administration, infrastructure automation, or related technical environments.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL in a platform or application backend environment.
• Experience using Bitbucket for source control and managing automation code.
• Ability to troubleshoot platform and automation issues and collaborate across infrastructure and technology teams.
• Experience with system design or architecture, including the ability to design and implement platform enhancements.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, onsite in Charlotte three days per week.

Desired Skills

• Experience migrating automation workloads from BladeLogic to Ansible Automation Platform.
• Familiarity with TSO/ISPF or TrueSight-related environments.
• Experience with OpenShift or containerized platforms, particularly in preparation for transitioning automation platforms from virtual machines.
• Experience with risk management, application controls, and control-related processes.
• Previous experience working within a large enterprise financial services environment.
• Exposure to Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools for potential future automation initiatives.
• Experience with middleware administration or enterprise infrastructure architecture.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
• 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)

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