Job Title: Senior Ansible DevOps Engineer with Windows Server Automation
Location: Remote
Duration: 6+ months
We are seeking a skilled Ansible DevOps Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation solutions for Windows Server environments. This role focuses on leveraging Ansible and scripting expertise to streamline OS upgrades and integrate with enterprise tooling.
Required: 10+ years of experience
Job Description:
Automation Development:
- Build and deliver Ansible-based automation packages including:
- CI/CD pipeline templates (GitHub Actions or equivalent)
- Pre-checks, ISO mount, unattended upgrade, post-checks, rollback
- Integration with existing intake portal/process
Pilot Execution:
- Execute pilot to upgrade Windows Server 2012/2016 to 2025
- Validate OS upgrade, rollback, and KMS activation
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:
- Create operational runbook, quick-start guide, architecture diagrams
- Conduct two knowledge transfer sessions for the customer’s team
Qualifications:
Core Technologies:
- Ansible
- Scripting: PowerShell, Shell, Python, YAML
- GitHub, Windows, VMware
Experience:
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server automation
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
- Familiarity with VMware virtualization and Windows administration- local data center, on prem.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
- Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
- A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected
Nice-to-Have Certifications:
- RHCE/EX407 (Ansible)
- VMware VCP-DCV
- Microsoft (Windows Server/Administration)
Educational Qualifications:
- Required – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or closely related or equivalent.
- Preferred – Master’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Big Data or Analytics or equivalent.
Travel:
- Open to travel based-up on the nature of the engagement.
Thanks & Regards
Srikanth Donkani
Resource Manager
(w): 312-448-6138
(E): srikanth.d@rsrit.com
www.rsrit.com
2260 Haggerty Road, Suite 285 Northville, MI 48167
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