Byteware

Canada

Ansible Automation DeveloperRemoteResponsibilitiesDevelop, test, and maintain automation scripts and Ansible playbooks for automating tasks related to Disaster Recovery testing of critical applications both on-prem and cloud-based.Design and implement automation workflows using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including Event-Driven Ansible (EDA) for real-time, alert-based automation.Automate repetitive tasks and workflows to increase operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.Build and support Event-Driven Ansible playbooks to respond to monitoring events, alerts, and operational triggers in support of eNOC automation use cases.Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools and other enterprise platforms.Troubleshoot and optimize automation scripts for performance and reliability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement best practices.Ensure security and compliance in automated processes.Document automation processes and provide training to internal teams.Required Skills & QualificationsProven experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP); Specifically, 5+ years of hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management and orchestration.At least 2 years Ansible Tower/UI/AAP/API experience (e.g., access, templates, projects, etc.)Strong knowledge of creating and managing playbooks, roles, and inventories; Minimum of 3-5 years of Ansible playbook development on Unix/ Linux; 1-2 years of Ansible playbook development on Windows.Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).Solid understanding of server administration (Linux/Unix and Windows); Minimum of 2-3 years Unix System Administration; 1-2 years Windows System Administration experience.Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VLANs).Experience with database administration (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar).Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.); At least 1-2 years of experience using Git.Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Excellent communication and documentation abilities.Preferred QualificationsExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).1+ years Grafana/ Prometheus experience1+ years VMware/ESX and Ivanti HEAT experienceFamiliarity with security hardening and compliance frameworks.Certifications in Red Hat Ansible Automation or related technologies.EducationBachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).