Lead Ansible DevOps Engineer

Hi, this is Srikanth from Reliable Software. We have an opportunity with one of our direct clients, and I'd like to share the details with you. Please review the information below and let me know if you're interested. Kindly share your updated resume if you'd like to be considered.

Job Title: Lead Ansible DevOps Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL , OR Plano, TX  (Hybrid onsite)

Job Description:

Architect and Design:

·         Develop high-level architecture and technical design for Windows in-place upgrade automation integrated with customer’s existing tooling.

Automation Development:

·         Build a complete Ansible-based automation package including:

·         CI/CD pipeline templates (GitHub Actions or equivalent)

·         Pre-checks, ISO mount, unattended upgrade, post-checks, rollback

·         Integration with existing intake portal/process

Pilot Execution:

·         Execute pilot to upgrade Windows Server 2012/2016 to 2025

·         Validate OS upgrade, rollback, and KMS activation

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:

·         Deliver operational runbook, quick-start guide, architecture diagrams

·         Conduct two knowledge transfer sessions for the customer’s team

Qualifications:

Core Technologies:

·         Ansible

·         Scripting: PowerShell, Shell, Python, YAML

·         GitHub, Windows, VMware

Experience:

·         Must have led updates or implementation of IAAC using Ansible in a large environment (hundreds or servers or pipelines).

·         Familiarity with VMware virtualization and Windows administration- local data center, on prem.

·         Proven track record in Windows Server automation and DevOps architecture

·         Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks

·         Strong understanding of VMware virtualization and Windows administration

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
• A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected

Nice-to-Have Certifications:

·         RHCE/EX407 (Ansible)

·         VMware VCP-DCV

·         Microsoft (Windows Server/Administration)

Educational Qualifications:

·         Required - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or closely related or equivalent.

·         Preferred - Master’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Big Data or Analytics or equivalent.

Travel:

·         Open to travel based-up on the nature of the engagement.

Thanks & Regards

Srikanth Donkani

 Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

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