Sr. Systems Engineer (Infrastructure automation solutions)

Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure automation solutions using tools such as Ansible, Satellite, Chef, System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH), and WSUS. Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate various tasks, configurations, and deployments across our infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure requirements, develop architecture designs, and implement scalable solutions. Enhance existing automation platforms and create new solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Conduct regular code reviews, perform testing, and maintain documentation to ensure the reliability and repeatability of infrastructure deployments. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure automation, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance. Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on best practices for infrastructure automation and DevOps processes. Basic Qualification 2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience Preferred Qualification Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience as a System Engineer or similar role, with a focus on infrastructure automation and IaC tools. Strong proficiency in Ansible, including writing playbooks, utilizing modules, and managing inventories. Expertise in using other IaC tools such as Satellite, Chef, SCORCH, and WSUS. Solid scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, and Bash for automation and configuration management tasks. Experience with version control systems like Git for managing automation code. Strong understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and infrastructure architecture. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to system monitoring and performance tuning.