**About the Role:** We are seeking a skilled Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) engineer/architect to design, implement, and optimize automation solutions across a modern, containerized infrastructure. This role emphasizes platform engineering, architecture, and operational excellence rather than development alone. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Ansible Automation Platform, infrastructure-as-code, and containerized environments (e.g. OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker) with AWS experience as a strong plus. **Responsibilities:** + Design, deploy and manage Ansible Automation Platform clusters in a containerized ecosystem. + Define and implement automation strategies, governance and standards across infrastructure and operations teams. + Integrate AAP with enterprise systems for authentication, inventory and CI/CD workflows. + Build and manage scalable, reliable and secure automation architectures. + Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and cloud teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards. + Troubleshoot and optimize platform performance, automation workflows, and underlying infrastructure. + Provide technical guidance and best practices for automation adoption. **Required Skills and Experience:** + Proven experience with Ansible Automation Platform (Tower/AWX) engineering or architecture. + Strong understanding of container orchestration. + Hands-on experience with Linux systems administration and automation at scale. + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices. + Solid understanding of networking, security, and configuration management concepts. + Experience with scripting languages for automation support. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience designing or managing AAP in AWS or hybrid cloud environments. + Knowledge of GitOps, Terraform, or CloudFormation for automation. + Exposure to enterprise-scale operations and multi-team collaboration. + Red Hat certifications are a plus. Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $91,900.00 - USD $246,240.00 / Year* *Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws. **A little about ADP:** We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition (https://www.adp.com/about-adp/awards-and-recognition.aspx) . **Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:** ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance. **Ethics at ADP:** ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.