ansible automation engineer

Saxon Global • Charlotte, NC

7d

About The Position

Part of a dynamic team building and enhancing an Ansible Automation Platform for the enterprise. The role is responsible for components of complex engineering and analytical tasks and activities, and assists in establishing input/output processes and working parameters for hardware compatibility and coordination of subsystem design and integration of the total system.

Serves as a fully seasoned and proficient technical resource, providing technical knowledge and capabilities as a team member and individual contributor. Develops controls for automation platforms, focusing on shared content (catalog) across enterprise tools, and implements the SDLC chain for managing automation content. Participates in the design, development, and implementation of systems engineering activities, including technical support, systems programming, and data center capabilities.

The position has no direct reports, but may influence or direct teams’ activities related to special initiatives or operations and provide input on staffing, budget, and personnel. It considers applications and platforms across the organizational portfolio for alignment and opportunities to augment a complete service offering. It also incorporates multiple AI channels into standard practice to foster productivity, consistency, and quality across individual deliverables and the technology community of practice.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with expert-level Unix/Linux administration and scripting, including YAML, XML, Python, Perl, and Shell.
• At least 5 years of experience with the Ansible Automation Platform.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable Python or similar scripting skills.
• Typically, 5 or more years of top-tier systems engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to audiences such as senior management.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with multiple groups to gather business requirements for product evidence and license compliance.
• Strong analytical, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency working in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic business environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships with and influence individuals across all regions of the organization.
• Ability to understand complex application infrastructure and model it for compliance reporting.
• Ability to work as a strong team player committed to overall organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GitHub Copilot.
• TrueSight Server Automation (BladeLogic) experience, which would be helpful for current engineering support needs and planning and preparation for transition to Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance an enterprise Ansible Automation Platform.
• Perform components of complex engineering and analytical tasks and activities.
• Assist in establishing input/output processes and working parameters for hardware compatibility and subsystem design and integration.
• Develop controls for automation platforms, with a focus on shared content (catalog) across enterprise tools.
• Implement the SDLC chain for managing automation content.
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of systems engineering activities, including technical support, systems programming, and data center capabilities.
• Influence or direct activities of teams related to special initiatives or operations, and provide input on staffing, budget, and personnel.
• Consider applications and platforms across the organizational portfolio for alignment and opportunities to augment a complete service offering.
• Incorporate multiple AI channels into standard practice to foster productivity, consistency, and quality across deliverables and the technology community of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed