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Who we are At UST we help the world s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation Bringing together the right talent tools and ideas we work with our client to co-create lasting change Together with over 26 000 employees in 25 countries we build for boundless impact touching billions of lives in the process Visit us at The Opportunity Lead Cloud Infrastructure Services Ansible Bangalore KA Key Roles Responsibilities Design develop test and maintain robust Ansible playbooks roles and modules for automating provisioning configuration management and lifecycle operations of Windows Linux network storage and security infrastructure in hybrid cloud environment Leverage Infrastructure as Code IaC principles to drive consistent version-controlled and auditable changes across all infrastructure domains with a focus on minimizing manual intervention and eliminating configuration drift Automate configuration and management of multi-vendor network switches firewalls storage NAS and server platforms using Ansible including modules and dynamic inventory tailored for on-premises environments Integrate Ansible automation with CI CD pipelines Azure DevOps Jenkins ITSM workflow tools and monitoring observability systems for seamless end-to-end automation and rapid service delivery Identify and prioritize automation opportunities to streamline IT operations reduce errors downtime enhance security and optimize resource utilization Incorporate security best practices into automation including OS network patching vulnerability remediation policy enforcement and compliance validation as code Ensure reliability and quality through automated testing peer code reviews and continuous improvement of playbooks and workflows Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for issues related to Ansible automation or its integrations act as an escalation point for infrastructure teams Document procedures workflows and standards maintain up-to-date clear and actionable automation documentation for technical and non-technical audiences Collaborate cross-functionally with Windows Linux network storage security and hardware development teams to understand requirements and deliver automation that meets diverse needs Stay up to date with the latest automation trends Ansible ecosystem changes and optionally AI-assisted infrastructure coding tools Qualifications Strong hands-on expertise in Ansible automation playbooks roles modules dynamic inventory across Windows Linux networking e g Arista EOS Sonic and storage platforms e g NetApp Dell EMC Pure Storage Solid proficiency with scripting languages Python PowerShell Bash for extending and complementing Ansible use cases Knowledge of Windows and Linux administration for automation of server and endpoint management including GPO patch management AD LDAP integration preferred Demonstrated experience integrating Ansible with CI CD tools Azure DevOps Jenkins and version control Git Familiarity with network automation practices and challenges including automation of switches and routers Strong understanding of security automation remediating vulnerabilities enforcing security baselines and compliance-as-code Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues across multiple domains OS network storage security Excellent collaboration and communication skills comfortable working with cross-functional and technical teams Optional Relevant certifications RHCSA RHCE Microsoft Ansible or Network Storage vendor certifications are a plus Additional Desirable Skills Experience with automated testing of Ansible roles playbooks e g Molecule testinfra Familiarity with monitoring observability stack integration e g Prometheus ELK Azure Monitor Exposure to AI-assisted coding tools e g GitHub Copilot for rapid infrastructure code development What we believe We re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning Since day one we ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity And today it s those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do Humility We will listen learn be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone Humanity Through business we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves Integrity We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences such as age disability ethnicity gender gender identity and expression religion or sexual orientation All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and or your performance To support and promote the values of UST Comply with all Company policies and procedures Skills Windows Linux Validation Ansible About Company UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider For more than 20 years UST has worked side by side with the world s best companies to make a real impact through transformation Powered by technology inspired by people and led by purpose UST partners with their clients from design to operation With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients organizations With over 30 000 employees in 30 countries UST builds for boundless impact touching billions of lives in the process