Automation Specialist (Ansible / Python + VMware)

Description

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