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
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Develop Ansible playbooks for VMware infrastructure configuration and day-2 operations
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Write Python scripts for Aria Automation extensibility (ABX actions), REST API integrations, and operational workflows
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Build infrastructure-as-code patterns on top of VCF/VMware environments
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Collaborate with VMware infrastructure engineers to automate deployment pipelines
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Support knowledge transfer and documentation of automation frameworks
Required Skills
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10+ years data center or infrastructure automation experience
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Ansible (playbook development, roles, collections)
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Python (scripting, REST API integration, automation frameworks)
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Familiarity with VMware/VCF environments
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Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) mindset
Bonus
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Aria Automation / ABX extensibility experience
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VMware certifications
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Experience with vRealize Orchestrator or similar workflow tools
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CI/CD pipeline integration (GitLab, Jenkins)
Work Details
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100% remote | Central or Eastern time zone preferred
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~40 hrs/week across 1–2 end clients | Through EOY, extendable
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US Citizen required | 10-year background check
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Must not be active on another Broadcom credit engagement
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No CA or NY residents unless LLC registered in another state
Requirements:
Required Skills
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10+ years data center or infrastructure automation experience
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Ansible (playbook development, roles, collections)
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Python (scripting, REST API integration, automation frameworks)
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Familiarity with VMware/VCF environments
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Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) mindset
