**Ansible Automation Platform Administrator** **Location : Remote** Job Description : + Proven experience delivering automation, security, and monitoring solutions across hybrid environments, including both cloud (Azure preferred) and on-premises infrastructure. + Expertise in engineering and deploying automation workflows using the Ansible Automation Platform, with a strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles and orchestration strategies. + Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipeline development, including workflow automation, secrets management, and integration with security and compliance tools. + Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices, including integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines, managing policy-as-code, and automating compliance validation. + Proficiency in developing Ansible playbooks and roles to automate provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment across diverse environments. + Experience with administering DevSecOps Tools like GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory at Enterprise level. + Ability to analyze performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and root causes, with a solid grasp of KPIs and their impact on system and application health. + Strong troubleshooting skills, including log analysis, system diagnostics, and root cause identification across distributed systems and microservices architectures. + Familiarity with modern application architectures, including containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud-native services, and database technologies. + Scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to extend Ansible capabilities, integrate with APIs, and automate operational tasks. + Experience using Red Hat Linux as a DevOps environment & Strong knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and PCI policies and controls. + Commitment to continuous improvement and learning, staying current with the latest in automation, orchestration, and security tooling. + Troubleshooting Skills: Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve performance issues quickly. This involves analyzing logs, tracing transactions, and pinpointing inefficiencies in code or infrastructure + Familiarity with the architecture of the applications being monitored, including understanding of microservices, databases, and cloud environments + Understanding business complexity and support needs of a large, multi-geo environment with various user personas + Passion for identifying problems, then creating and delivering robust solutions + Ability to lead groups of individuals on projects and provide mentorship to junior associates + Demonstrated skills in planning, building, and supporting scalable applications + Must be able to lead technical implementation strategy while attending to the day-to-day responsibilities **Preferred Qualifications:** + Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform administration, including playbook development, role creation, and automation workflows. + Proficiency in DevOps practices and tools such as CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). + Strong understanding of IT security protocols, compliance standards, and secure automation practices. + Experience integrating automation solutions with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). + Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and orchestration tasks. **Salary and Other Compensation** : Applications will be accepted until August 5, 2025. The Salary for this position will be $114,000 to $133,000 yearly depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. **Benefits** : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off + 401(k) plan and contributions + Long-term/Short-term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Disclaimer:** The compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.