DevOps Ansible Migration

DevOps Engineer - Configuration Management & Migration Specialist

Location: New York City, NY
Department: Technology/Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
NO 3rd PARTIES PLEASE
Our client is a leading broker dealer firm based in NYC, providing comprehensive financial services and trading solutions. We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their technology team and lead the infrastructure automation and configuration management initiatives using Ansible.
Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Ansible configuration management to drive our infrastructure automation and migration projects. This role will be instrumental in modernizing our technology stack, ensuring compliance with financial industry regulations, and maintaining the high availability and security standards required in the financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities
Configuration Management & Automation

• Design, implement, and maintain Ansible playbooks for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management across development, staging, and production environments
• Lead migration projects from legacy configuration management systems to Ansible-based solutions
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Ansible, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments
• Create and manage Ansible roles, modules, and collections for reusable automation components
• Implement automated configuration drift detection and remediation processes

Infrastructure & Platform Management

• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to automate server provisioning, application deployment, and environment configuration
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines integrating Ansible automation workflows
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities through automated infrastructure management
• Monitor and maintain system performance, security, and compliance across all managed environments

Security & Compliance

• Implement security best practices in all automation workflows, ensuring compliance with financial industry regulations (SEC, FINRA, etc.)
• Manage secrets, credentials, and sensitive configuration data using Ansible Vault and enterprise secret management solutions
• Conduct security assessments of automated processes and implement necessary controls
• Maintain detailed documentation and audit trails for compliance requirements

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with development teams to integrate configuration management into application deployment processes
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members on Ansible best practices
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure all automation meets regulatory requirements
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting efforts when configuration-related issues arise

Required Qualifications
Technical Skills

• 5+ years of DevOps/Infrastructure engineering experience
• Expert-level proficiency with Ansible (playbooks, roles, modules, collections, Galaxy)
• Strong experience with Linux/Unix system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid cloud environments
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk)

Industry & Compliance

• Financial services industry experience preferred
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, SEC, FINRA)
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance automation
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning

General Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Experience working in agile development environments
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Ansible certifications (Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation)
• Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure as code tools
• Knowledge of database management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• Familiarity with network automation and software-defined networking
• Experience with configuration management migrations from tools like Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack
• Understanding of trading systems and financial market infrastructure
• ITIL or similar process framework experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Professional development opportunities and certification support
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid model available)
• Annual performance bonuses
• Access to cutting-edge technology and trading platforms
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

Application Requirements

Please submit your resume along with:

• Cover letter highlighting your Ansible and financial services experience
• Examples of Ansible automation projects you've led or contributed to
• Any relevant certifications or training completed

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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