DevOps Automation Specialist

• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and OpenTofu for cloud and on-premises infrastructure provisioning
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management, application deployment, and system patching across heterogeneous environments
• Architect and optimize Ansible Tower/AWX implementations for enterprise-scale automation, including RBAC, credential management, and workflow orchestration
• Lead adoption of agentic AI capabilities to automate decision-making and reduce manual operational overhead
• Establish automation practices, standards, and frameworks; conduct code reviews for infrastructure automation projects
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues; provide technical documentation for knowledge transfer
• Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and ticketing platforms
• Document technical architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures for automation systems
• Evaluate and recommend new automation tools and technologies to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk
• Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security teams to embed automation across IT operations

• 5+ years of IT infrastructure and systems administration experience
• Expert-level proficiency with Terraform and/or OpenTofu; demonstrated ability to manage complex infrastructure states
• Advanced expertise in Ansible; proven experience in designing and maintaining Ansible Tower or AWX in production environments
• Strong Python programming skills; ability to write custom modules, plugins, and automation scripts
• Deep understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code best practices
• Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and hybrid/on-premises infrastructure
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated experience resolving production incidents
• Excellent communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience
• Preferred: Hands-on experience implementing and managing agentic AI solutions for IT operations automation
• Preferred: Experience with advanced Ansible Tower features (workflows, dynamic inventory, LDAP/SAML integration)
• Preferred: Familiarity with CMDB and ServiceNow integrations
• Preferred: Knowledge of GitOps methodologies and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)
• Preferred: Certifications such as HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, Ansible Specialist, or equivalent cloud/infrastructure certifications
• Preferred: Open-source project contributions or demonstrated thought leadership in infrastructure automation
• Technical skills: Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation, Ansible, Ansible Tower, AWX, LLM orchestration, AI-driven automation, prompt engineering, Python, Bash, Go, HCL, PowerShell, AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid infrastructure