Ansible Automation Platform Engineer
* Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 (Based on candidate experience)
* Employee Package: Outstanding employee benefits
* Hybrid Model: 2-3 times a month in Central London
* Job Type: Permanent
About you:
You are an experienced Ansible expert to lead the enterprise automation strategy and spearhead the migration from Ansible Tower to Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). You'll be the go-to person for automation solutions, working across teams to drive operational efficiency and modernize our infrastructure automation practices.
About the client:
My client, a Global IT services and consulting company specialising in innovative cloud services, digital transformation, IT infrastructure, and managed services to help businesses optimise and modernise their IT operations using modern and forward-thinking technology solutions.
Their work culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and delivering value to clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you can take ownership of projects and work as part of a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead migration efforts from Ansible Tower to Ansible Automation Platform, guiding teams through the transition process
* Help users upgrade and refactor legacy Ansible 2.9 code to work with current Ansible versions
* Design and develop enterprise-grade Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections
* Manage and optimize Ansible Automation Platform infrastructure including controllers, execution environments, and automation hub
* Establish automation standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization
* Integrate Ansible solutions into existing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
* Provide technical mentorship, training, and support to internal automation teams
* Troubleshoot performance issues and ensure security compliance in automation processes
* Create custom Ansible modules and maintain high-availability automation infrastructure
Requirements
* Extensive hands-on experience with Ansible, Ansible Tower, and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
* Strong knowledge of YAML, Jinja2 templating, and Infrastructure as Code principles
* Proficiency in Linux administration, networking, and cloud automation
* Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD tools, and scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
* Understanding of security best practices, RBAC, and compliance frameworks
* Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (or equivalent certification preferred)
* Experience with Ansible Content Collections, Automation Hub, and enterprise DevOps environments
* Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication abilities
* Knowledge of event-driven automation and ITSM tool integration is a plus
To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website.
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