Principal Consultant – Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
Title: Principal Consultant – Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
Location: Fully Remote (UK Only)
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Pay rate: £65/hr. – £80/hr.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:Assess existing AAP environments and design highly available target-state architectures across AAP 1.x, 2.4, and 2.6 platforms.
Lead migrations and modernization initiatives leveraging Automation Mesh and execution node clustering.
Deploy, manage, and optimize AAP Operator-based installations on Red Hat OpenShift.
Design and implement Event-Driven Ansible (EDA) solutions and Private Automation Hub (PAH) governance frameworks.
Review, modernize, and optimize enterprise Ansible playbooks, ensuring compatibility with Ansible Core 2.16+.
Integrate AAP with enterprise infrastructure, CMDBs, CI/CD pipelines, Git repositories, and hybrid cloud environments.
Define and implement RBAC models, credential governance, auditing, and compliance controls.
Develop architecture roadmaps, disaster recovery strategies, migration plans, and stakeholder presentations.
Execute RHEL 8 to RHEL 9 upgrades using Leapp and manage OS lifecycle transitions.
Lead PostgreSQL database migrations and phased application upgrade strategies.
Architect modernization of legacy RPM-based AAP deployments into containerized and OpenShift-based environments.
Requirements:Expert-level experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including AAP 1.x, 2.4, and 2.6.
Strong expertise in Automation Mesh architecture, execution node clustering, and enterprise-scale automation platforms.
Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift administration and Operator-based deployments.
Deep knowledge of Event-Driven Ansible (EDA) and Private Automation Hub (PAH).
Advanced Ansible playbook development, modernization, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, including RHEL 8 to RHEL 9 upgrades.
Expertise in PostgreSQL migrations, database administration, and application upgrade strategies.
Experience integrating automation platforms with Git, CI/CD pipelines, CMDBs, and enterprise infrastructure.
Strong understanding of security governance, RBAC, compliance frameworks, and auditing controls.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, documentation, and consulting skills.
Ability to work UK business hours and be located within the UK or nearby time zones.
About Us:
Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.
IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com.
Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.
Location: Fully Remote (UK Only)
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Pay rate: £65/hr. – £80/hr.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:Assess existing AAP environments and design highly available target-state architectures across AAP 1.x, 2.4, and 2.6 platforms.
Lead migrations and modernization initiatives leveraging Automation Mesh and execution node clustering.
Deploy, manage, and optimize AAP Operator-based installations on Red Hat OpenShift.
Design and implement Event-Driven Ansible (EDA) solutions and Private Automation Hub (PAH) governance frameworks.
Review, modernize, and optimize enterprise Ansible playbooks, ensuring compatibility with Ansible Core 2.16+.
Integrate AAP with enterprise infrastructure, CMDBs, CI/CD pipelines, Git repositories, and hybrid cloud environments.
Define and implement RBAC models, credential governance, auditing, and compliance controls.
Develop architecture roadmaps, disaster recovery strategies, migration plans, and stakeholder presentations.
Execute RHEL 8 to RHEL 9 upgrades using Leapp and manage OS lifecycle transitions.
Lead PostgreSQL database migrations and phased application upgrade strategies.
Architect modernization of legacy RPM-based AAP deployments into containerized and OpenShift-based environments.
Requirements:Expert-level experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including AAP 1.x, 2.4, and 2.6.
Strong expertise in Automation Mesh architecture, execution node clustering, and enterprise-scale automation platforms.
Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift administration and Operator-based deployments.
Deep knowledge of Event-Driven Ansible (EDA) and Private Automation Hub (PAH).
Advanced Ansible playbook development, modernization, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, including RHEL 8 to RHEL 9 upgrades.
Expertise in PostgreSQL migrations, database administration, and application upgrade strategies.
Experience integrating automation platforms with Git, CI/CD pipelines, CMDBs, and enterprise infrastructure.
Strong understanding of security governance, RBAC, compliance frameworks, and auditing controls.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, documentation, and consulting skills.
Ability to work UK business hours and be located within the UK or nearby time zones.
About Us:
Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.
IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com.
Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.