IT AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Subject Matter Expert - Infrastructure as Code & DevOps Automation

Position Summary

We seek an experienced IT Automation Specialist to lead infrastructure automation initiatives across our enterprise environment. As a subject matter expert, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable automation solutions using industry-leading tools including Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible, AWX/Tower, and advanced DevOps platforms. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and OpenTofu for cloud and on-premises infrastructure provisioning
- Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management, application deployment, and system patching across heterogeneous environments
- Architect and optimize Ansible Tower/AWX implementations for enterprise-scale automation, including RBAC, credential management, and workflow orchestration
- Lead adoption of agentic AI capabilities to automate decision-making processes and reduce manual operational overhead
- Establish automation best practices, standards, and frameworks; conduct code reviews for infrastructure automation projects
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues; provide technical documentation for knowledge transfer to other teams
- Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and ticketing platforms
- Document technical architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures for all automation systems
- Evaluate and recommend new automation tools and technologies that improve efficiency and reduce operational risk




- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Infrastructure, Security) to embed automation across IT operations

Required Qualifications

- 5+ years of IT infrastructure and systems administration experience
- Expert-level proficiency with Terraform and/or OpenTofu; demonstrated ability to manage complex infrastructure states
- Advanced expertise in Ansible; proven experience in designing and maintaining Ansible Tower or AWX in production environments
- Robust Python programming skills; ability to write custom modules, plugins, and automation scripts
- Deep understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code best practices
- Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and hybrid/on-premises infrastructure
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with demonstrated experience resolving production incidents
- Excellent communication skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Hands-on experience implementing and managing agentic AI solutions for IT operations automation
- Experience with advanced Ansible Tower features (workflows, dynamic inventory, LDAP/SAML integration)
- Familiarity with configuration management databases (CMDB) and ServiceNow integrations
- Knowledge of GitOps methodologies and tools (ArgoCD, Flux)
- Certifications such as HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, Ansible Specialist, or equivalent cloud/infrastructure certifications
- Open-source project contributions or demonstrated thought leadership in the infrastructure automation community.

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