Senior Ansible DevOps Engineer C2C jobs Urgent need

Senior-level Ansible DevOps Engineer

Remote

6+ months

Any visa is fine

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.

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)