Systematix

Systematix is currently seeking an experienced Red Hat Ansible Architect / Senior Automation Specialist to support our healthcare sector client in modernizing and standardizing their infrastructure automation environment.

This engagement will focus on implementing Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, assessing the client's existing server infrastructure, developing a migration strategy, and transitioning systems to a centralized automation framework. The successful consultant will provide both architectural guidance and hands-on technical expertise to establish automation standards, develop playbooks and runbooks, and ensure operational readiness following implementation.

This role requires a strong combination of architecture, automation, and infrastructure expertise. The consultant will be expected to assess current-state environments, define migration approaches, document operational processes, and provide technical leadership throughout the implementation lifecycle.

LOCATION & WORK HOURS

• Location: Primarily Remote within Ontario. Occasional onsite meetings may be required in Downtown Toronto / GTA during project initiation and planning activities.
• Work Hours: Monday–Friday aligned with Eastern Time business hours (7.5 hrs/day)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Initial 2-month contract with strong potential for extension to 3 months based on project scope and implementation requirements
• Industry: Healthcare

THE ROLE – Red Hat Ansible Architect / Senior Automation Specialist

As the Red Hat Ansible Architect / Senior Automation Specialist, you will lead the design, implementation, and rollout of Ansible Automation Platform across the client's server environment. You will assess existing infrastructure, define migration and automation strategies, and establish operational standards for ongoing support and administration.

You will work closely with infrastructure teams and stakeholders to ensure automation capabilities are implemented in a scalable, secure, and maintainable manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the installation and configuration of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
• Assess existing server infrastructure and operational processes
• Develop a migration strategy for transitioning servers and workloads to the Ansible platform
• Design and implement Ansible playbooks, roles, templates, and automation workflows
• Create operational runbooks and support documentation
• Establish automation standards, governance practices, and deployment procedures
• Identify and remediate technical issues impacting migration and automation readiness
• Provide architectural guidance for infrastructure automation initiatives
• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to validate automation requirements
• Support knowledge transfer activities and operational readiness planning
• Document implementation approach, migration activities, and future-state support processes
• Provide technical leadership throughout the implementation lifecycle

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of infrastructure, systems administration, DevOps, or automation experience
• Demonstrated experience implementing Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform in enterprise environments
• Strong experience developing Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and automation workflows
• Experience automating Linux server administration and infrastructure operations
• Experience performing infrastructure assessments and migration planning
• Strong understanding of enterprise server environments and operational support models
• Experience creating technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Experience supporting healthcare, public-sector, or highly regulated organizations
• Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, or containerized environments
• Experience integrating Ansible with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation best practices
• Familiarity with Terraform, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, or related automation frameworks
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Installed and configured Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
• Current-state infrastructure assessment and findings report
• Enterprise automation strategy and migration roadmap
• Server migration plan and implementation schedule
• Production-ready Ansible playbooks and automation workflows
• Operational runbooks and support documentation
• Knowledge transfer and transition documentation
• Final implementation summary and recommendations

PAY DISCLOSURE

• Intermediate Red Hat Ansible Automation Specialist (5+ years' experience): $80 – $100 per hour
• Senior Red Hat Ansible Architect / Automation Specialist (8+ years' experience): $100 – $130 per hour

Compensation is commensurate with experience, certifications, technical expertise, healthcare industry experience, and current market conditions.

AI DISCLOSURE

Systematix may use artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools to support parts of the recruitment process. No automated tools make hiring decisions.

ABOUT SYSTEMATIX

Systematix is one of Canada's largest privately owned national consulting and resourcing firms, delivering high-calibre IT consulting and technology talent to government and private-sector clients across Canada.

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