DevOps Engineer

Role : **Senior Ansible Automation Engineer** Location: Remote Job type: Contract(6 Months) \- High possibility of Extension Pay : CAD $90 /Hour Start date : Immediate Requisition Title Senior Ansible Automation Engineer (Win \& Linux) Project Description We are seeking a **Senior Ansible Automation Engineer** to lead automation initiatives within a large enterprise IT operations environment. This role is responsible for designing and implementing automation solutions that improve consistency, security, and operational efficiency across enterprise **Windows and Linux server infrastructure** . The successful candidate will combine deep **Ansible automation expertise** with advanced systems administration experience across **Windows Server (2019/2022\)** and enterprise **Linux platforms** , supporting large\-scale operational environments with strong governance, reliability, and compliance requirements. This is a hands\-on technical role focused on reducing manual operational work through automation while ensuring stability, security, and scalability of production systems. **Key Responsibilities** **Enterprise Automation \& Standardization** * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise\-grade automation using **Ansible** . * Build reusable Ansible roles, playbooks, inventories, and automation frameworks aligned with enterprise standards. * Automate provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance enforcement, and operational workflows across Windows and Linux environments. * Establish automation governance, coding standards, and reusable automation patterns. * Lead the transition from manual administration processes to automation\-first operations. * Maintain source\-controlled automation repositories and technical documentation. **Windows Server Infrastructure Administration** * Provide senior\-level administration and support for **Windows Server 2019 and 2022** environments. * Manage server lifecycle activities including provisioning, configuration, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning. * Administer and troubleshoot: * Active Directory and Group Policy * DNS, DHCP, and core enterprise services * File and application services * Implement OS hardening aligned with enterprise security standards. * Support backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions. **Linux Systems Administration** * Administer enterprise Linux environments (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or equivalent). * Perform installation, configuration, patch management, and system upgrades. * Manage system services, package management, and OS security configurations. * Implement automation for configuration enforcement and system compliance. * Troubleshoot performance, networking, and system\-level issues. * Support enterprise authentication integrations (LDAP/AD integration preferred). **Operational Excellence** * Automate routine operational tasks including patching, configuration validation, and remediation. * Reduce configuration drift through automated compliance enforcement. * Develop operational runbooks and automated recovery procedures. * Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Partner with Security, Architecture, and Infrastructure teams to align automation with enterprise policies and standards. **Collaboration \& Technical Leadership** * Act as a technical lead for infrastructure automation initiatives. * Mentor systems administrators and operations teams in automation practices. * Promote automation adoption across infrastructure teams. * Work within enterprise change management and release processes. * Provide strategic input into automation tooling and infrastructure standards. **Required Qualifications** * 7\+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure or systems administration experience. * 3\+ years of hands\-on **Ansible automation** experience in production environments. * Advanced administration experience with: * Windows Server 2019 and 2022 * Enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, or equivalent) * Strong scripting experience: * PowerShell (Windows automation) * Bash or shell scripting (Linux automation) * Experience automating Windows systems using WinRM and Ansible Windows modules. * Solid Linux administration skills including package management, services, permissions, and networking. * Deep knowledge of enterprise infrastructure services: * Active Directory * DNS and networking fundamentals * Experience operating within structured enterprise or ITIL\-based environments. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with Ansible Automation Platform, AWX, or Ansible Tower. * Experience managing environments with hundreds or thousands of servers. * Hybrid or cloud infrastructure experience (Microsoft Azure preferred). * Experience with security baselines, CIS hardening, or compliance automation. * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices within enterprise operations. * Virtualization experience (VMware, Hyper\-V, or similar). **Technical Skills** * Ansible automation (roles, playbooks, collections) * PowerShell and Bash scripting * Windows Server administration * Linux systems administration * Git version control * YAML and automation design principles * Patch automation and configuration enforcement * Enterprise monitoring and logging platforms **Soft Skills** * Strong operational mindset focused on reliability and stability. * Ability to translate manual operational processes into scalable automation. * Excellent documentation and communication skills. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. * Collaborative approach across infrastructure, security, and application teams. **Education \& Certifications (Preferred)** * Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * Microsoft Windows Server or Azure certifications. * Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Linux certification. * Red Hat Ansible Automation certification. * ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent. **Success Measures** * Reduction in manual server administration effort. * Increased automation adoption across Windows and Linux platforms. * Improved configuration consistency and compliance. * Reduced operational incidents through automated remediation. **Please share your profile with hr@hish.ca**