Devops Architect

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.

Contractors 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 (must haves)
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 (optional)
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 like Grafana