Project Overview:

• Architect and implement or re-architect the existing defined configuration management tool to fully integrate with SNOW CMDB and introduce automation.
• Develop standards for Playbooks or Cookbooks.

Contractor s Role:

• The Configuration Management Architect interacts with IT project management, developers, enterprise architects, production support, and other team members and vendors.
• Develop standard automated reporting to identify health of agents and any potential drift.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration and networking
• Proficient in YAML, Jinja2, Python, Ruby, and Shell scripting
• 8 yrs experience in Software Engineering & Systems Architecture
• Experience in legacy and current technology platforms (Unix, AIX, Windows, Mainframe, Linux)
• Experience architecting the solution from ground up as well as re-architecting an existing tool

Nice to have:

• Ideal candidate has a mix of technical and business skills, and a passion for problem solving.
• Have working experience with IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.
• Has worked with integrating a configuration management tool into SNOW.
• Experience with ADO and working in an agile project methodology.

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for application deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Utilize the selected tool for centralized management, logging, role-based access control, and workflow automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and architect automation solutions that align with company goals.
• Train and mentor team members on best practices related to configuration management and automation.
• Monitor automation processes, ensuring their reliability and efficiency.
• Document all automation workflows, including playbook or cookbook creation and maintenance procedures.
• Continuously evaluate the latest modules, plugins, and features to leverage in automation solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving any issues in the infrastructure related to automation.
• Promote a culture of automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within the organization.
• In addition to the above, you will also be integral in building out observability dashboard using a product such as or similar to Grafana.