Automation Engineer (Ansible) – ContractSilex Data Solutions • New York, New York, United States
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Automation Engineer (Ansible) – Contract
Silex Data Solutions
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
Über
Remote ( Memphis or Nashville welcomed ) Type:
Contract (flexible hours, to be determined) Company Description
Silex Data Solutions, a high-growth, privately owned systems integrator based in Tennessee, operates at the cutting edge of IT innovation. Our team of seasoned IT veterans takes a holistic approach to technology, with a strong focus on
business processes
and
IT automation . We invest heavily in
research and development
to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions that maximize ROI for our clients and prioritize education and empowerment as part of every engagement.
We are looking for an
Automation Engineer
with strong
Ansible
experience to join our Automation team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate pairs deep hands‑on automation skills with solid systems administration experience and the ability to work directly with customers on best practices (especially Git and CI/CD). This role blends technical delivery, enablement, and long‑term partnership with our clients.
Ideal candidates are:
Strong in
Ansible (Engine / Ansible Automation Platform)
Strong in one or more of the following:
Linux and/or Windows systems administration
(e.g., RHEL, Windows Server)
Network administration
Storage administration
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain
Ansible automation
for infrastructure components such as servers, operating systems, and key platform services (on‑prem and cloud).
Develop and maintain integrations between
Ansible Automation Platform
and existing infrastructure management and CI/CD tools (e.g., OpenShift, Argo, Jenkins/Tekton, monitoring platforms).
Implement and improve
infrastructure‑as‑code
and
configuration‑as‑code
patterns for repeatable provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management across environments.
Create clear, reusable
documentation
for playbooks, roles, workflows, and operational runbooks for both internal teams and clients.
Work alongside Silex teammates on other customer projects, ensuring consistent
patterns, standards, and governance
in automation delivery.
Stay current on
DevOps and GitOps
tooling and methodologies, bringing forward ideas that improve reliability, security, and speed of delivery for our clients.
Work closely with customers to understand their environments, translate requirements into automation designs, and align work with their long‑term automation roadmap.
Educate and guide clients on
Git and workflow best practices , helping them adopt scalable and maintainable automation patterns.
Contribute to a culture of
innovation and continuous improvement
on the Silex Automation team.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of hands‑on experience designing, building, and maintaining automation with
Ansible
(playbooks, roles, inventories, collections; Ansible Automation Platform job templates, projects, workflows).
3+ years of
systems administration
experience (e.g., RHEL, Windows Server, Networking, Storage), including installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
Experience implementing and supporting
Ansible Automation Platform
in production (RBAC, projects, inventories, execution environments).
Strong understanding of
infrastructure‑as‑code
and
CI/CD
concepts and how automation fits into modern delivery pipelines.
Proficiency with
Git
and collaborative development workflows (branching strategies, code review, pull requests).
Demonstrated customer‑facing experience: requirements gathering, solution walkthroughs, and enablement sessions.
Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to build rapport and work effectively within distributed teams.
Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable ( OpenShift
and
Terraform
experience are
strongly preferred
and will be a differentiator):
OpenShift
and container platforms (design, deployment, and automation with Ansible).
Terraform
for infrastructure provisioning and infrastructure‑as‑code across cloud and on‑prem environments.
AWS and/or Azure
infrastructure automation (IaaS, networking, IAM/AD, and related services).
Argo
and GitOps workflows for Kubernetes / OpenShift.
Jenkins / Tekton
pipelines and CI/CD automation for application and infrastructure delivery.
Experience with additional automation tools and languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
Background in consulting, professional services, or customer enablement (“teach to fish” style automation engagements).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science ,
Engineering , or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
Why Join Silex Data Solutions?
Learning and development:
extensive training, education programs, reimbursement for relevant conferences, and a culture of continuous growth.
Work–life balance:
flexible working hours and remote work options.
Equity and ownership:
options grants that let employees share in the company’s success.
Community engagement:
active contribution to the broader
automation ,
cloud , and
cybersecurity
communities through content and education.
Additional Details
Job Category:
Information Technology – Software / Automation Engineering
Job Location:
US (remote)
We are not considering
corp‑to‑corp
or
offshore
arrangements for this role at this time.
If you are passionate about automation, enjoy solving real infrastructure problems with Ansible, and want to help clients build durable automation practices, we’d love to hear from you.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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