Senior consultant - ansible automation platform (aap)

Intive · Pune city, India

Role Type: Contract / Consulting

Project & Deliver Location: Pune, India (Client site)

Contract Duration: Up to 6 months (based on performance & project needs)

Work Mode: 100% Work From Office (WFO) / Onsite

Immediate Joining: Preferred / Urgent requirement

About the Project

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to support a critical Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) project for one of our enterprise clients based in Pune. This engagement serves as a prerequisite for a larger program initiative. The client is currently facing technical challenges that require on-the-ground support—hence, we are seeking a consultant who can work closely with the client team at their Pune location to troubleshoot, implement, and stabilize the environment.

Key Responsibilities Lead the installation, configuration, and migration of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) from version 2.4 to 2.6. Provide hands-on technical expertise in automating networking workflows using Ansible. Collaborate directly with client stakeholders to understand current pain points and deliver tailored automation solutions. Perform health checks, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of existing AAP environments. Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections for network automation use cases. Ensure smooth cutover during migration with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Document technical designs, migration plans, and operational runbooks. Provide knowledge transfer and training to client teams as needed.

Must-Have Skills (Primary) Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) – hands-on experience with versions 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6. Proven experience in AAP installation, upgrade, and migration (particularly 2.4 → 2.6). Strong expertise in Ansible for Networking – automation of network devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.) using Ansible modules and collections. Good understanding of Ansible Tower / AAP architecture, including inventory management, job templates, credentials, and RBAC. Experience with Linux system administration (RHEL preferred) and shell scripting. Ability to work independently and drive technical deliverables with minimal supervision.

Eligibility Criteria Experience: 8+ years in IT infrastructure automation, with at least 4+ years focused on Ansible/AAP. Location: Preferably based in Pune or willing to relocate/travel to Pune for the entire contract duration. Availability: Able to join immediately or within 7–10 days of offer

Good-to-Have Skills (Secondary) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of AAP with version control systems (Git). Knowledge of Red Hat Open Shift or containerized AAP deployments. Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (or equivalent certification). Experience working in large enterprise environments with complex network topologies.