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Job Summary: Information Technology - Software Engineer (Ansible Focus)
Location: Orlando, FL 32825, United States

About the Role
Join a high-impact team as a Software Engineer specializing in automation, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code. Drive robust IT solutions using Ansible, modern CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native tools. Leverage your expertise to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant systems across diverse environments.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain idempotent Ansible playbooks and reusable roles for infrastructure configuration and application deployment.
- Manage both dynamic and static inventory sources, including group and host variables, for precise environment targeting.
- Integrate Ansible with Terraform or CloudFormation for hybrid provisioning and post-provisioning configuration.
- Administer Linux systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine), focusing on package management, systemd, networking, and security hardening.
- Support Windows environments with Ansible modules, PowerShell scripting, and Active Directory integration.
- Embed Ansible workflows in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure Pipelines) for automated testing, linting, and deployments.
- Implement robust secrets management with HashiCorp Vault, Ansible Vault, or cloud KMS for secure credential handling.
- Ensure compliance and maintain audit trails by generating security reports from playbooks and enforcing organizational standards.
- Automate infrastructure monitoring by integrating Ansible outputs with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk.
- Conduct rigorous playbook and role testing using Molecule and TestInfra, ensuring reliability and policy compliance.
- Write custom automation scripts in Python or Bash as needed for module development and tool integration.

Required Skills and Experience

- 15+ years in software engineering or IT automation roles.
- Expert proficiency with Ansible, YAML, Jinja2 templating, and role structuring.
- Advanced Linux administration across major distributions.
- Hands-on experience with Git workflows and version control best practices.
- Strong background in CI/CD pipeline integration and automated deployment.
- Proven track record in secrets management and compliance reporting.
- Familiarity with core networking concepts: DNS, DHCP, VPCs, firewalls.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with Terraform, Pulumi, or AWS CloudFormation for hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
- Ansible-driven container and Kubernetes management.
- Advanced observability practices using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk.
- Custom module development with Python or Bash scripting.

Benefits

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Flexible work environment and hybrid/remote options.
- Access to the latest cloud and DevOps technologies.
- Ongoing professional development, certifications, and mentorship.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.

How to Apply
Ready to advance your career in automation and infrastructure engineering? Submit your resume and a tailored cover letter through our careers portal. Elevate your future with us—apply today!

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