Automation Specialist (Ansible / Python + VMware)
Automation Specialist (Ansible / Python + VMware)
Overview We need Automation Specialists with strong Ansible and Python skills who can overlay VMware/VCF environments to deliver infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, and workflow automation. This role may work across multiple client engagements part-time (8–10 hrs per project) as automation needs arise.
Responsibilities
- Develop Ansible playbooks for VMware infrastructure configuration and day-2 operations
- Write Python scripts for Aria Automation extensibility (ABX actions), REST API integrations, and operational workflows
- Build infrastructure-as-code patterns on top of VCF/VMware environments
- Collaborate with VMware infrastructure engineers to automate deployment pipelines
- Support knowledge transfer and documentation of automation frameworks
Required Skills
- 10+ years data center or infrastructure automation experience
- Ansible (playbook development, roles, collections)
- Python (scripting, REST API integration, automation frameworks)
- Familiarity with VMware/VCF environments
- Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) mindset
Bonus
- Aria Automation / ABX extensibility experience
- VMware certifications
- Experience with vRealize Orchestrator or similar workflow tools
- CI/CD pipeline integration (GitLab, Jenkins)
Work Details
- 100% remote | Central or Eastern time zone preferred
- ~40 hrs/week across 1–2 end clients | Through EOY, extendable
- US Citizen required | 10-year background check
- Must not be active on another Broadcom credit engagement
- No CA or NY residents unless LLC registered in another state
REQUIREMENTS
Required Skills
- 10+ years data center or infrastructure automation experience
- Ansible (playbook development, roles, collections)
- Python (scripting, REST API integration, automation frameworks)
- Familiarity with VMware/VCF environments
- Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) mindset
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