Senior Ansible Automation Engineer

BlackCube Labs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackCube Labs in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Senior Ansible Automation Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on expanding an enterprise Ansible Automation Platform.

You will contribute as a seasoned systems engineer, providing technical expertise, building automation capabilities, and guiding cross-functional teams through SDLC processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Unix/Linux administration with 5+ years of hands-on experience.
• Ansible Automation Platform expertise with 5+ years.
• Python or similar scripting experience (5+ years).
• Strong written and verbal communication suitable for senior management.
• Ability to influence teams and gather requirements across groups.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance an Ansible Automation Platform for the enterprise.
• Develop controls for automation content and catalog across tools.
• Implement SDLC processes for managing automation content.
• Collaborate with multiple groups to gather business requirements and ensure license compliance.
• Provide technical leadership without direct reports and influence project teams.

Skills

Unix/Linux administration

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Perl scripting

Ansible Automation Platform

Team collaboration

Requirements gathering

Systems engineering

Communication skills

Tools

BladeLogic (TrueSight)

Yaml

XML

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Job Title: Senior Ansible Automation Engineer

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Duration: Long Term

Interview Process: 2 virtual rounds; onsite interview may also be requested

Job Description:

• Part of a dynamic team building and enhancing an Ansible Automation Platform for the Enterprise.
• Responsible for components of complex engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities.
• Assists in establishment of input/output processes and working parameters for hardware compatibility and coordination of subsystems design and integration of total system.
• Serves as a fully seasoned/proficient technical resource; provides tech knowledge and capabilities as team member and individual contributor.
• Develop controls for automation platforms with focus on shared content (catalog) across Enterprise tools.
• Implement SDLC chain for managing automation content.
• Participates in design, development and implementation of systems engineering activities, to include technical support, systems programming and data center capabilities.
• Will not have direct reports but will influence and/or direct activities of teams related to special initiatives or operations; provides input on staffing, budget and personnel.
• Typically, 5 years or more top-tier systems engineering experience.
• Considers applications and platforms across the organizational portfolio for symbiotic alignment and opportunities to augment a complete service offering.
• Incorporates multiple AI channels into standard practice to foster productivity, consistency, and quality woven throughout independent deliverables and across our technology community of practice.
• Expert level Unix/Linux admin and scripting (exp. 5+ years) – yaml, xml, python, perl, shell.
• Ansible Automation Platform (5+ years).
• Demonstrable python or similar scripting skills (5+ years).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to present to audiences including senior management.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work with multiple groups to gather business requirements for product evidence and license compliance.
• Strong analytical, multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic, business environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence individuals in all regions of the organization.
• Ability to understand complex application infrastructure and model for compliance reporting.
• Ability to be a strong team player with commitment to overall organization goals.
• Experience with Github Copilot is a plus.
• TrueSight Server Automation (BladeLogic) - will be helpful with current engineering support needs and planning/preparations for transition to target state tool (Ansible).