Position Description Company Profile: At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company
- one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company
- one that has grown to 72,000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients
- and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com. This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please. Job Title: Principal Ansible Automation Architect Position: Associate Consultant

Experience:
10+ Years Category: Software Development/ Engineering Main

location:
Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad/Pune/Mumbai Job Code: J1026-1589 Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description
We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Ansible Automation Architect to design, drive, and scale our enterprise automation strategy. In this role, you will be the core architect responsible for transforming our infrastructure, network, and application deployment pipelines into highly efficient, automated workflows. You will lead the transition from tactical scripting to an enterprise-grade Automation-as-a-Service model using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Strategy
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-availability topologies for Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) across multi-cloud and on-premises environments.
• Define enterprise automation standards,



coding guidelines, and best practices for Ansible Playbooks, Roles, Modules, and Collections.
• Architect seamlessly integrated workflows bridging Ansible with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), ITSM platforms (ServiceNow), and secret management systems (HashiCorp Vault). Execution & Governance
• Develop foundational governance frameworks, including role-based access control (RBAC), execution environments, and automated testing patterns (Ansible-Lint, Molecule) for automation code.
• Build custom Ansible modules or plugins in Python when native collections do not meet architectural requirements.
• Optimize execution performance and resource utilization across massive, distributed inventory landscapes. Leadership & Collaboration
• Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME), mentoring engineering teams and evangelizing an automation-first culture across the organization.
• Collaborate with Security, Compliance, and Cloud teams to embed automated security policies, patch management, and compliance checks into the core configuration pipelines. Technical

Skills:
• Ansible Mastery: Expert-level depth in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP 2.x), Automation Controller, Execution Environments, and Automation Hub.
• Core Languages: Strong proficiency in Python for building custom extensions, along with advanced YAML structures, Jinja2 templating, and regular expressions.
• Infrastructure & Cloud: Deep experience managing Linux/Windows environments, virtualization (VMware), and major public clouds (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• CI/CD & DevOps: Hands-on command over Git workflows (GitOps), container technologies (Docker, Podman), and pipeline orchestration tools.
• System Integration: Solid grasp of REST APIs, webhooks, and up-to-date microservices architectures. Experience & Qualifications
• Total

Experience:
10+ years in IT Infrastructure, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• on-premises, or hybrid infrastructure environment?
• Architect





Experience:
3+ years specifically focused on architecting and scaling enterprise-wide automation solutions using Ansible.
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Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Preferred Certifications: Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA). Note: This

job description
is a general outline of the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with the Virtualization Specialist role. Actual duties and qualifications may vary based on the specific needs of the organization. CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs. Your future duties and responsibilities Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace current opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

📌 Principal Ansible Automation Architect (Chennai)
🏢 CGI
📍 Chennai