About the RoleWe are seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Ansible and a passion for building scalable, automated solutions. This role is pivotal in driving our Infrastructure as Code strategy, enabling seamless cloud migrations, and setting automation standards across the organization. You will act as a subject matter expert, guiding teams, defining best practices, and fostering a culture of automation excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomation & Configuration Management: Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible for Linux, Windows, and VMware environments.Cloud Platform Automation: Automate workflows on AWS, Azure, or vCloud platforms.Containerization: Work with Docker, Swarm, and Kubernetes for container orchestration.Scripting & Code Management: Develop automation scripts in Python and manage code in GitLab or similar repositories.Standards & Governance: Define and enforce automation standards, documentation, and best practices.Collaboration & Support: Act as a consultant to other teams, providing technical guidance and troubleshooting.Training & Mentorship: Deliver training programs and mentor team members on automation technologies.Risk Management: Apply IAM risk principles, participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) discussions, and ensure compliance with risk frameworks.Essential SkillsAnsible (Mandatory): Expert-level proficiency.Python Development: Strong scripting and automation skills.Cloud Automation: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or vCloud.OS & Virtualization: Automation for Linux, Windows, and VMware.Containerization: Docker, Swarm, Kubernetes.Version Control: Git or similar tools.Communication: Excellent documentation and collaboration skills.Desirable SkillsJob Scheduling & Runbook Automation (e.g., Rundeck)CI/CD & Code Quality Tools (e.g., Jenkins, SonarQube)Network TroubleshootingFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum methodologiesWhy Join Us?Be a key influencer in shaping automation strategy.Work on cutting-edge technologies across cloud and container platforms.Collaborate within a Center of Excellence and drive innovation.