Role & seniority: Ansible Automation Engineer (experienced), senior-level

Stack/tools: Ansible Automation Platform (AAP/Tower), Ansible playbooks/roles/collections, Git, CI/CD, ServiceNow, ITSM integrations, monitoring (e.g., Datadog), Linux/Windows, YAML/JSON, Python or Shell scripting

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections; transform manual Runbooks into automated workflows
Integrate AAP with ITSM (ServiceNow) and other enterprise platforms; manage inventories, credentials, and RBAC
Enforce governance and reliability (version control, testing, CI/CD); maintain documentation and compliance

Must-have skills

5+ years IT automation, 3+ years with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP/Tower)
Deep Ansible development skills (playbooks, roles, collections)
Experience integrating Ansible with ServiceNow and monitoring tools; Git and CI/CD proficiency
Linux/Windows administration; APIs; YAML/JSON; scripting in Python or Shell
Experience with closed-loop automation between AAP and APM/tools

Nice-to-haves

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform certification
Familiarity with enterprise governance and automation governance frameworks
Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not specified

Full Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Ansible Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). The role involves transforming manual and semi-automated operational processes into scalable, reliable automation workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Ansible development, platform integration, and automation governance within enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize Ansible playbooks for routine operational tasks and runbooks.
Translate existing manual or semi-automated operational procedures into Ansible-based automated workflows.
Integrate Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) with ITSM tools like ServiceNow for automated ticket resolution.
Manage inventories, credentials, and role-based access within AAP.
Enhance runbook reliability through version control (Git), testing and CI/CD practices.
Create reusable Ansible roles and collections to standardize automation at scale.
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and network teams to identify and automate high-value tasks.
Maintain documentation, governance, and compliance around automation workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 5 years of IT automation experience, with at least 3 years in Ansible Automation Platform (AAP/Tower).
Strong in Ansible playbook, role, and collection development.
Experience integrating Ansible with ServiceNow, monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog), and other enterprise platforms.
Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with Linux/Windows administration, APIs, and YAML/JSON structures.
Working knowledge of Python or Shell scripting for custom modules or workflows.
Experience building closed-loop automation between APM tools and AAP.
Certification in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform preferred.