Red Hat Ansible Architect / Senior Automation Specialist (Healthcare GTA)
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
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.
Systematix. Results Focused. People Driven.
Senior IT Enterprise Architect/Strategist
We are Systematix and we are currently looking for a Senior IT Enterprise Architect / Strategist for our client.
ABOUT THE PROJECT: Our client is seeking a Senior IT Enterprise Architect / Strategist to support enterprise-wide architecture modernization, strategic technology planning, and digital transformation initiatives within a large public sector environment. This role focuses on developing and implementing Enterprise Architecture strategies, standards, frameworks, and roadmaps that align technology investments with organizational objectives.
Working across multiple programs and delivery initiatives, the successful candidate will provide architecture leadership, technology assessments, fit-gap analyses, modernization guidance, and strategic direction to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, governance requirements, and long-term technology objectives.
ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, recommend, implement, and manage Enterprise Architecture strategies and architecture deliverables
Provide architecture support to delivery teams across multiple projects and modernization initiatives
Conduct technology assessments, fit-gap analyses, and solution evaluations to identify optimal approaches
Create and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps aligned with business and technology objectives
Develop and contribute to enterprise architecture standards, policies, templates, guidance, and best practices
Support enterprise-wide modernization strategies and identify opportunities for technology standardization
Define business and technical capabilities, operating models, and supporting processes
Provide strategic guidance on operationalizing business strategies through systems, data, and technology
Identify technology risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Support the development of enterprise-wide technology stacks, platforms, products, frameworks, and reusable patterns
Analyze application landscapes to improve performance, reduce redundancy, and optimize technology investments
Collaborate with stakeholders, executives, delivery teams, and vendors to support enterprise architecture initiatives
Present architecture recommendations, briefing materials, and strategic advice to technical and non-technical audiences
Support governance reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards and target-state architecture
REQUIREMENTS: Must-have:
15+ years of architecture experience across multiple enterprise technology platforms
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing Enterprise Architecture strategies and frameworks
Strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, Technology Architecture, and Application Architecture principles
Experience supporting enterprise modernization and digital transformation initiatives
Experience conducting technology assessments, fit-gap analyses, and architecture evaluations
Experience developing architecture roadmaps, standards, templates, and governance artefacts
Ability to define business and technical capabilities and supporting processes
Experience aligning technology strategies with business vision and organizational objectives
Experience identifying technology risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
Strong understanding of enterprise platforms, products, technology stacks, and composable architecture approaches
Experience creating enterprise standards, policies, frameworks, and governance models
Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, presentation, communication, negotiation, and consulting skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business and executive stakeholders
Experience working within large-scale enterprise or government environments
Nice-to-have:
Knowledge and experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy and architecture
Experience with enterprise-wide transformation programs
Experience creating briefing notes and executive presentations
Experience working with external vendors and strategic partners
Knowledge of public sector technology standards and modernization initiatives
Experience developing reference architectures and reusable enterprise patterns
ABOUT THE ROLE: Location: Onsite – 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario Duration: June 22, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Work hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours/day) Work model: 5 days onsite Security level: No Clearance Required
PAY DISCLOSURE: The average hourly pay range for this field is as follows:
Junior: $112–$124/hr
Intermediate: $124–$133/hr
Senior: $133–$139.80/hr
Compensation is commensurate with these standards; exceptions may apply based on experience, skills, enterprise architecture expertise, and market conditions.
AI DISCLOSURE: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process. No automated tools make hiring decisions.
APPLY NOW: If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us or submit your resume. Or, if you know someone who meets these qualifications, please forward this assignment.
ABOUT SYSTEMATIX: Systematix is one of Canada's largest privately-owned consulting firms.
