Role Type: Contract / ConsultingProject & Deliver Location: Pune, India (Client site)Contract Duration: Up to 6 months (based on performance & project needs)Work Mode: 100% Work From Office (WFO) / OnsiteImmediate Joining: Preferred / Urgent requirementAbout the ProjectWe are looking for a Senior Consultant to support a critical Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) project for one of our enterprise clients based in Pune. This engagement serves as a prerequisite for a larger program initiative. The client is currently facing technical challenges that require on-the-ground support—hence, we are seeking a consultant who can work closely with the client team at their Pune location to troubleshoot, implement, and stabilize the environment.Key Responsibilities- Lead the installation, configuration, and migration of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) from version 2.4 to 2.6.- Provide hands-on technical expertise in automating networking workflows using Ansible.- Collaborate directly with client stakeholders to understand current pain points and deliver tailored automation solutions.- Perform health checks, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of existing AAP environments.- Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections for network automation use cases.- Ensure smooth cutover during migration with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.- Document technical designs, migration plans,



and operational runbooks.- Provide knowledge transfer and training to client teams as needed.Must-Have Skills (Primary)- Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) – hands-on experience with versions 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6.- Proven experience in AAP installation, upgrade, and migration (particularly 2.4 → 2.6).- Robust expertise in Ansible for Networking – automation of network devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.) using Ansible modules and collections.- Good understanding of Ansible Tower / AAP architecture, including inventory management, job templates, credentials, and RBAC.- Experience with Linux system administration (RHEL preferred) and shell scripting.- Ability to work independently and drive technical deliverables with minimal supervision.Eligibility Criteria- Experience: 8+ years in IT infrastructure automation, with at least 4+ years focused on Ansible/AAP.- Location: Preferably based in Pune or willing to relocate/travel to Pune for the entire contract duration.- Availability: Able to join immediately or within 7–10 days of offerGood-to-Have Skills (Secondary)- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of AAP with version control systems (Git).- Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift or containerized AAP deployments.- Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (or equivalent certification).- Experience working in large enterprise environments with complex network topologies.

📌 Senior Consultant – Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) (Nashik)
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