UNIX Ansible Automation Specialist

Assist in Level 1-3 support responsibilities and help train lower level engineers/administrators including creation of Knowledge Articles and Platform technical documentation. Fluid in aspects of LINUX operating system
Scripting automation skills – Perl, ksh, and bash
Provide technical expertise for planning and defining upgrade requirements: perform feasibility and performance studies including benchmark, capacity planning, and sizing of Server architecture.
Assist/Lead in the implementation and design of new upgrades to Unix Infrastructure and servers
Experience utilizing Centrify for UNIX authentications.
Deliver IT services, systems and applications to the business
Ensure adherence to quality standards as defined by the IT Organization
Ensure appropriate response to audit / ISRM assessment findings and recommendations
Define an end-to-end provisioning process facilitating automation wherever possible
Perform patch management and image management activities
Participate in meetings with UNIX service customers to define new system requirements and provide recommendations based on experience, company policies and best practices.
Ensure standard build/image
Ensure accurate provisioning and metering of services
Provide early feedback to development team on release issues
Ensure that an up-to-date asset inventory for all technology assets is maintained and only authorized components are used
Accountable to ensure adherence with Security and Compliance policies and procedures within Technical Operations service scope
Coordinate all configuration management database changes which directly or indirectly impact production services
Ensure addition, modification or removal of any IT asset in a standard and controlled manner
Ensure that CIs are identified, accounted, reported, verified and audited

Skills:
RHEL and RHEL Satellite
SUSE and SUSE Manager
Centrify
VMWare
Scripting/programming automation skills – Perl, Python, ksh, anisble or bash. Other languages a plus.
Experience with SAP environments (Suse and/or RHEL)

Experience: 5-10 years of applicable experience
RHEL and/or SUSE LINUX
Centrify
VMWare

Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of applicable experience