Job Description

Role Type: Contract / Consulting

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Project & Deliver Location: Pune, India (Client site)

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Contract Duration: Up to 6 months (based on performance & project needs)

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Work Mode: 100% Work From Office (WFO) / Onsite

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Immediate Joining: Preferred / Urgent requirement

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About the Project

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We 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.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the installation, configuration, and migration of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) from version 2.4 to 2.6.
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- Provide hands-on technical expertise in automating networking workflows using Ansible.
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- Collaborate directly with client stakeholders to understand current pain points and deliver tailored automation solutions.
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- Perform health checks, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of existing AAP environments.
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- Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections for network automation use cases.
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- Ensure smooth cutover during migration with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
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- Document technical designs, migration plans, and operational runbooks.
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- Provide knowledge transfer and training to client teams as needed.
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Must-Have Skills (Primary)

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- Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) – hands-on experience with versions 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6.
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- Proven experience in AAP installation, upgrade, and migration (particularly 2.4 → 2.6).
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- Solid expertise in Ansible for Networking – automation of network devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.) using Ansible modules and collections.
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- Good understanding of Ansible Tower / AAP architecture, including inventory management, job templates, credentials, and RBAC.
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- Experience with Linux system administration (RHEL preferred) and shell scripting.
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- Ability to work independently and drive technical deliverables with minimal supervision.
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Eligibility Criteria

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- Experience: 8+ years in IT infrastructure automation, with at least 4+ years focused on Ansible/AAP.
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- Location: Preferably based in Pune or willing to relocate/travel to Pune for the entire contract duration.
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- Availability: Able to join immediately or within 7–10 days of offer
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Good-to-Have Skills (Secondary)

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- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of AAP with version control systems (Git).
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- Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift or containerized AAP deployments.
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- Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (or equivalent certification).
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- Experience working in large enterprise environments with complex network topologies.
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📌 Senior Consultant - Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) (Pune)
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📍 Pune