Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States | Type: : USPlease find the job description for the position below:Position Title:Ansible Automation EngineerLocation:Los Angeles, California (100% Remote)Duration:6+ Months (Possible Extension)Details:Primary focus is around standing up and operationalizing Ansible for infrastructure automation, with Terraform exposure being beneficial as the environment matures.The objective is to establish Infrastructure-as-Code capabilities, standardized automation/runbook practices, and eventually support self-service provisioning workflows integrated with ServiceNow.The engagement would ideally involve a hands-on implementation partner who can both help build the environment and provide knowledge transfer/training to your infrastructure team.Current environment includes VMware infrastructure, with some initial exposure to VMware Aria, and a predominantly Microsoft-based ecosystem.Tentative engagement duration discussed was approximately 6 months initially, with a potential start timeframe around Fall 2026.Remote delivery is acceptable, with preference for strong time zone overlap to support collaboration.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Ansible Automation Engineer to lead the implementation and operationalization of Ansible-based infrastructure automation initiatives across the enterprise environment. The primary objective of this role is to establish Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) capabilities, standardize automation and runbook practices, and support future self-service provisioning workflows integrated with ServiceNow.This is a hands-on role requiring expertise lding, and maintaining automation solutions while providing knowledge transfer and training to internal infrastructure teams. The ideal candidate will have experience working in VMware-based environments, exposure to VMware Aria, and familiarity with predominantly Microsoft-centric ecosystems.Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Automation & IaCDesign, implement, and operationalize an Ansible-based Infrastructure-as-Code framework across the enterprise environment.Develop automation solutions for:Compute platforms (VMware and OpenShift)Storage platforms (Pure Storage FlashArray and FlashBlade)Network infrastructure (Cisco Nexus)Discovery & Inventory ManagementConduct infrastructure discovery and document existing manual configuration processes.Develop and maintain structured YAML/JSON inventories as the source of truth.Integrate dynamic inventories with vCenter, Pure Storage, and NetBox.Playbook DevelopmentDevelop and maintain Ansible roles and playbooks for:Server provisioning and OS hardeningVMware vCenter configuration managementPure Storage provisioning using the Pure Ansible CollectionCisco Nexus VLAN managementRubrik backup policy assignmentsNinjaOne agent deploymentCI/CD IntegrationIntegrate automation workflows with Git-based version control systems.Configure CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.Implement quality controls including:ansible-lintSyntax validationDry-run (--check) testingPull request approval workflows for production deploymentsSecurity & GovernanceImplement Ansible Vault for secure secrets management.Establish IaC coding standards, naming conventions, and governance procedures.Define change management processes and automation runbooks aligned with organizational change control requirements.SkillsAnsible Automation PlatformTerraformVMware vSphere and VMware AriaOpenShiftPure Storage FlashArray and FlashBladeCisco NexusRubrikServiceNow IntegrationGitHub Actions or GitLab CINetBoxInfrastructure as Code (IaC) best practicesThanks & RegardsInfojini ConsultingWebsite: https://www.infojiniconsulting.comAddress10015 Old Columbia Road, Suite B 215, Columbia, MD 21046

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