Lead, IT Architecture (Ansible Automation Architect)

Job Title: Lead, IT Architecture (Ansible Automation Architect) 

Job Code: 33324

Job Location: Melbourne, FL; Rochester, NY; Salt Lake City, UT; Greenville TX; Waco, TX; or Rockwall, TX 

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Seeking an Ansible expert to drive principles and processes in infrastructure automation. This role will serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform, leading efforts to further integrate automation in both Linux deployments and across platforms, as well as champion the adoption of configuration management through automation. 

This position requires expertise in Ansible tools and a passion for automation in configuration management and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. As a thought leader, you will mentor team members, teams, influence stakeholders, and recommend strategies to drive improvements in information technology management.

Essential Functions:

• Define and lead Ansible automation strategies aligned with organizational goals and emerging technologies.


• Manage Ansible Automation Platform, Private Automation Hub, Event-Driven Ansible tools, and mesh/high availability technologies.


• Create and manage Ansible Execution Environments with ansible-builder, ansible-navigator, and Private Automation Hub.


• Develop Ansible playbooks and roles for provisioning, compliance, and configuration management.
  Provide backline support for troubleshooting Ansible platform and execution issues.


• Partner with teams to design automation solutions that meet technical and business needs.


• Drive new processes and technologies to tackle complex challenges and enhance performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.


• 5+ years of Ansible Experience, including developing playbooks and roles.


• 9+ years of operating system administration, preferably with Enterprise Linux distributions.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with configuration management and Infrastructure-as-Code via automation.


• Proven expertise in one or more scripting language.


• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.


• Container management experience using Podman or Docker.


• Experience with host provisioning using Red Hat Satellite and Ansible.


• Familiarity with Python scripting and writing Jinja2 templates.


• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical projects.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.


• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.


• Experience driving process improvements across multiple functions or business units.


• Red Hat certifications in Enterprise Linux, container management, and/or Ansible automation are a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $119,500-$222,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $104,000-$193,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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