Senior Consultant, RH Ansible Automation Platform

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Job Ttitle: Senior Consultant, RH Ansible Automation Platform

Company: Precision Solutions


Description: Senior Consultant, RH Ansible Automation PlatformRemote (supporting client in EST timezone)1099 Hourly ContractNo Clearance RequiredContract Duration: 500 hours (possible extension)About The JobWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant with deep experience in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform to support an enterprise client through automation-led infrastructure upgrades and application environment standardization. This role involves working closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot Red Hat in-place upgrades (IPU), automate middleware client lifecycle tasks, and review/optimize existing automation scripts.
This is a remote contract position requiring senior-level hands-on expertise in Ansible, Linux systems, and automation of complex platform-level tasks.Job Duties:

• Lead the triage and resolution of Red Hat in-place upgrade (IPU) issues in coordination with infrastructure and OS support teams
• Develop and implement Ansible-based automation to:

• Detect and remove legacy MQ clients
• Deploy and configure IBM MQ 9.3 clients across target systems
• Assess and define a release/update strategy for MQ client management, including versioning cadence and change control alignment
• Review in-progress Ansible automation for Oracle client removal (Oracle 11g/12c) and validate integration of Oracle 19c client deployment logic
• Provide recommendations to improve efficiency, reliability, and maintainability of automation pipelines
• Collaborate with internal automation teams to ensure best practices and code reusability

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering or DevOps roles
• Deep hands-on experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
• Strong scripting expertise in Ansible, YAML, and Bash (Python a plus)
• Experience automating middleware lifecycle tasks such as IBM MQ or Oracle client installs/removals
• Understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux upgrade mechanisms (IPU) and rollback strategies
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive resolution across distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with MQ client versioning strategy and enterprise integration patternsExperience working in enterprise environments with compliance and release process constraintsRed Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (or equivalent) is a plusAbout Us
Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Precision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Date: Thu, 08 May 2025 07:34:55 GMT


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