job summary: We are seeking a skilled Ansible Automation Engineer to join our team to transform manual operational workflows into repeatable, automated infrastructure code. In this role, you will work closely with enterprise infrastructure and operations teams to build and maintain automation across server, virtualization, and storage environments. location: Telecommute job type: Contract salary: $65 - 70 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain production Ansible playbooks, roles, collections, and automation pipelines. Automate the provisioning, patching, configuration, and decommissioning lifecycle of Linux and Windows servers. Manage and optimize Ansible Automation Platform (AAP/AWX) environments, including workflows, credentials, and access controls. Refactor and migrate legacy shell scripts and configuration tools to standardized Ansible playbooks. Implement robust code testing, branching standards, and clear runbook documentation. qualifications: 4+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or Linux systems administration (preferably RHEL). 2+ years of hands-on experience developing Ansible code in production (roles, collections, Jinja2, Vault). Strong experience with Git version control and scripting in Python or Bash. Solid understanding of core enterprise infrastructure concepts including networking, DNS/DHCP, storage, and virtualization. Excellent communication and technical writing skills with the ability to work independently in a remote setting. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform / AWX / Ansible Tower. Experience automating cloud (AWS/Azure) or enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Nutanix). Familiarity with Terraform, Kubernetes/OpenShift, or enterprise integrations (ServiceNow, Infoblox). skills: AWS,Ansible Automation,Ansible,Ansible Automation Platform,Ansible Tower,Bash scripting,code structure,container platforms,configuration tools,enterprise storage,DNS,DHCP,Git,Jinja2,Kubernetes,Linux,Azure,NetApp,networking fundamentals,Nutanix,OpenShift,Puppet,Pure Storage,Python,RHEL,Red Hat Enterprise Linux,RBAC,Scripting,ServiceNow,ServiceNow ITSM,shell scripts,Version Control,systems engineers,integrating,templating,Terraform,VMware vSphere,virtualization environments,virtualization platforms,Windows servers,communication skills,independent problem-solving,Systems Administration,Automation,Automate,Automation experience,decommissioning,security hardening,ITSM,Infrastructure Concepts,infrastructure engineering,enterprise infrastructure,infrastructure,peer review,public cloud,inventories,Migrate,technical documentation,testing,workflows Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.