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 (810 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 12 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