DevOps Automation Specialist

Subject Matter Expert - Infrastructure as Code & DevOps Automation Position Summary We seek an experienced IT Automation Specialist to lead infrastructure automation initiatives across our enterprise environment. As a subject matter expert, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable automation solutions using industry-leading tools including Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible, AWX/Tower, and advanced DevOps platforms. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and OpenTofu for cloud and on-premises infrastructure provisioning Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management, application deployment, and system patching across heterogeneous environments Architect and optimize Ansible Tower/AWX implementations for enterprise-scale automation, including RBAC, credential management, and workflow orchestration Lead adoption of agentic AI capabilities to automate decision-making processes and reduce manual operational overhead Establish the best automation practices, standards, and frameworks; conduct code reviews for infrastructure automation projects Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues; provide technical documentation for knowledge transfer to other teams Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and ticketing pla