Sr. Linux/Ansible Admin

We are seeking a highly skilled contractor with expertise in Ansible Tower, playbooks, and strong proficiency in Linux. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (10+ years) with Ansible and Linux and a proven track record of managing and automating infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

• • Develop, manage, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles to automate infrastructure tasks.

• • Utilize Ansible Tower for orchestration, provisioning, and configuration management.

• • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automation solutions.

• • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Linux systems and RedHat products.

• • Ensure the security and compliance of the infrastructure through automated processes.

• • Provide documentation and training to internal teams on Ansible and Linux best practices.

Requirements

• • Proven experience with Ansible Tower and playbooks.

• • Strong proficiency in Linux, particularly with RedHat products.

• • Experience in infrastructure automation and configuration management.

• • What are the top (at least 3 if possible) must have skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?

1. Proven experience with Ansible Tower and playbooks.

2. Strong proficiency in Linux, particularly with RedHat products.

3. Experience in infrastructure automation and configuration management.

• • What are the top nice to have skill sets?

• • Certification in RedHat or Ansible.

• • Experience with other automation tools and frameworks.

• • Familiarity with cloud platforms and services.

• • What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?

• • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• • Strong communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.