Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Jobtailor

Iowa (LA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor invites an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to lead enterprise Ansible development across Linux, Windows, and cloud platforms. You will design, build, and optimize automation that provisions, patches, and configures complex environments.

The role demands strong leadership, hands-on scripting in Python/Bash, and collaboration with security, networking, and operations teams to drive modernization and reliability at scale.

Qualifications

5+ years in Technology Infrastructure Engineering roles.
5+ years with Ansible automation development.
5+ years managing complex Ansible playbooks/inventories/collections.
5+ years with PowerShell.
4+ years managing Windows environments.
Experience with IaC/configuration management in large enterprises.
Certified credentials: RHCE, Azure/AWS credentials.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise Ansible playbooks, roles, collections, and automation workflows.
Build reusable automation frameworks for provisioning, configuration, patching, and deployment.
Develop IaC solutions for cloud and hybrid environments.
Automate operational processes to improve reliability.
Lead automation architecture discussions and technology evaluations.
Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews for quality, security, and maintainability.
Collaborate with security teams to implement compliant automation.
Support environments across Linux, Windows, virtualization, cloud, networking, and storage.

Skills

Ansible Automation

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Kubernetes

Terraform

Git

OpenShift

Cloud Platforms

Networking/Infra Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

Red Hat Automation Platform

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

RHCE

Job description

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Ansible playbooks, roles, collections, and automation workflows
Build reusable automation frameworks for server provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance, and application deployment
Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments
Automate operational processes to reduce manual effort and improve reliability
Integrate Ansible automation with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains
Establish automation engineering standards, governance, and best practices across infrastructure teams
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and administrators
Conduct code reviews and ensure quality, security, and maintainability of automation artifacts
Lead automation architecture discussions and technology evaluations
Support enterprise environments spanning Linux, Windows, virtualization, cloud, networking, and storage platforms
Collaborate with security teams to implement compliant and secure infrastructure automation
Create monitoring, reporting, and automated remediation solutions
Drive infrastructure modernization through automation and orchestration technologies
Partner with application, cloud, security, and operations teams to identify automation opportunities
Translate business requirements into technical automation solutions
Communicate architecture decisions, implementation plans, and operational impacts to stakeholders

Requirements

5+ years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
5+ years of hands-on experience with Ansible automation development
5+ years of experience creating and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks, roles, templates, inventories, and collections
5+ years of experience with PowerShell
4+ years of experience managing Windows operating environments
4+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management principles
Experience with Ansible Automation Platform / Red Hat Automation Platform
Experience with Linux operating environments
Experience with public cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
Knowledge of Terraform or similar IaC tools
Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or container platforms
Experience with Git-based source control and collaborative development workflows
Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash
Understanding of networking, security, identity management, and enterprise infrastructure architecture
Understanding of enterprise security frameworks and compliance standards
Infrastructure automation experience in large-scale enterprise environments
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) listed as a desired qualification
Relevant certifications listed include RHCE, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, Azure Administrator / Azure Solutions Architect, and AWS Solutions Architect
No visa sponsorship available
No relocation allowance available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Ansible automation development, Infrastructure-as-Code solutions, and enterprise-grade automation frameworks. Proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor teams, and implement compliant infrastructure automation across diverse environments.

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