Red Hat / Ansible / Python Automation Engineer

Red Hat / Ansible / Python Automation Engineer Job Title -

Red Hat / Ansible / Python Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

Location-

Atlanta, GA or New Jersey (Hybrid – Onsite Required)

We are seeking an experienced

Automation Engineer

to support enterprise Linux infrastructure automation and

RHEL 7 to RHEL 8 migration initiatives . This role focuses on building and maintaining

Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)

solutions, developing

Python-based automation , and integrating workflows with

ServiceNow

across development, testing, and production environments.

This is a hands‑on engineering role requiring strong Linux fundamentals and real-world automation experience in large‑scale environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain

Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections

Build and manage

Ansible Automation Platform (AAP/Tower) workflows

Develop

Python automation scripts and modules

for infrastructure operations

Support and automate

RHEL 7 → RHEL 8 migrations

Integrate automation workflows with

ServiceNow using REST APIs

Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement automation through

Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines

Manage code using

Git-based version control

Support automation deployment and promotion across

Dev, QA, and Production

environments

Troubleshoot and optimize Linux systems (systemd, SELinux, networking, patching)

Required Skills & Experience

6+ years

of experience in Linux / Infrastructure / Automation engineering

Strong hands‑on experience with

Ansible / Ansible Tower / Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)

Proficiency in

Python

for automation and API integration

Solid experience with

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7 & 8)

Experience integrating automation with

ServiceNow REST APIs

Working knowledge of

Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines

Experience with

Git and automation frameworks

Ability to work in a

hybrid onsite model

(Atlanta or New Jersey)

Preferred Qualifications

Hands‑on experience with

RHEL migration projects

Experience with

storage or infrastructure APIs

(Pure Storage a plus)

Familiarity with

containers

(Podman or Docker)

Experience in

regulated or security‑focused environments

(FinTech preferred)

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Engineering Services, and IT System Testing and Evaluation

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