Job Title : DevOps Automation Engineer
Location : San Jose , CA (Onsite)
Duration / Term : Long Term Contract
Job Description :
We are looking for a skilled DevOps Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and Linux / Unix system administration.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for automating, orchestrating, and managing configuration across diverse IT environments.
This role involves developing automation scripts, integrating with CI / CD pipelines, and troubleshooting complex IT infrastructure issues.
Key Responsibilities :
- Automation Development : Create and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and custom modules for automation and configuration management.
- Scripting and Integration : Develop automation scripts and APIs using Python for system integration and process automation.
- System Administration : Perform Linux / Unix system administration tasks, including networking, security, and shell scripting.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Implement infrastructure as code principles using Ansible and related tools.
- CI / CD Integration : Integrate Ansible with CI / CD pipelines and other automation tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
- Cloud Automation : Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management using Ansible.
- Troubleshooting : Diagnose and resolve issues in a complex, multi-environment IT infrastructure.
Qualifications :
- Education : Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience : Proven experience with Ansible, Python programming, and Linux / Unix system administration.
- Certifications : ITIL certification or similar industry certifications related to automation, Python development, or DevOps is preferred.
Key Skills : Ansible, Python programming, Ansible playbooks, Linux / Unix administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI / CD pipelines, cloud platforms, troubleshooting, automation tools (Puppet, Chef, Terraform), advanced Python development, Python frameworks (Flask, Django), Docker, Kubernetes, version control (Git), Cisco product portfolio (Collaboration, Networking, Datacenter, Security).