Job Title - Senior Automation Lead/ Architect Infrastructure & Database Patching
Location : Berkley Heights, NJ (Onsite)
Duration- 6+ Months
Experience Level:
o 13-15 years of experience
o 7+ years in automation or infrastructure automation roles
JD :
- Design and implement automated patching frameworks for:
o Oracle (including RAC & Exadata)
o SQL Server
o IBM Db2
o MongoDB, MySQL / MariaDB, PostgreSQL & Cassandra
- Develop endtoend patching pipelines including:
o Version discovery
o Prechecks/postchecks
o Compliance validation
o Reporting and dashboards
- Build and maintain Automation Workflowsusing Rundeck, Ansible, Terraform, MFO, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps
- Develop reusable automation frameworks and templates for infrastructure operations.
- Create and maintain scripts using Pythonand other scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell).
- Integrate automation workflows with monitoring, scheduling, and orchestrationtools.
- Integrate patching automation with CMDB, service management, and change controlworkflows (ServiceNow preferred).
- Collaborate with OS, Database, and Security teams to ensure compliant and scalable automation.
- Troubleshoot automation failures and optimize existing automation processes.
- Document automation designs, workflows, and operational procedures.
Mandatory Skills:
o Ansible (playbooks, roles, inventories)
o Rundeck (job orchestration, scheduling)
o Terraform, GitLab CI/CD
o MFO (Managed File Processing / relevant enterprise automation tool)
o Python (strong hands-on experience)
o Shell scripting (Bash) and/or PowerShell
o Proven experience implementing patching automation solutions
o Automation for large-scale enterprise environments
Added Advantage (Good to Have):
- Strong knowledge of Operating Systems:
o Linux (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu)
o Windows Server
o Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, or other enterprise databases
o Understanding of database patching concepts
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines or DevOps tools
- Exposure to monitoring and alerting tools
- Knowledge of security and compliance requirements related to patching
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Has implemented automation solutions from design to production, not just consumed them
- Hands-on experience automating patching at scale
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Comfortable working in a large enterprise, cross-functional environment
- Able to clearly document and explain automation workflows
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