DevOps Ansible Migration

About the Client

Our client is a top-tier broker-dealer headquartered in New York City, offering a full range of financial services and trading solutions. They are looking to hire a talented DevOps Engineer to join their tech team, with a focus on automating infrastructure and managing configurations using Ansible.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a seasoned DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Ansible to lead automation and configuration management initiatives. You’ll play a key role in upgrading the company’s infrastructure, aligning with strict financial compliance standards, and supporting high availability and secure environments.

Main Responsibilities

Automation & Configuration Management

• Build and maintain Ansible playbooks for consistent infrastructure setup across environments.

• Spearhead migration efforts from legacy tools to Ansible-based systems.

• Create reusable Ansible roles, collections, and modules to enable scalable automation.

• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to streamline and standardize deployments.

• Implement systems to detect and correct configuration drift automatically.

Infrastructure Operations

• Partner with infrastructure teams to automate provisioning, deployment, and environment setup.

• Integrate Ansible workflows into CI/CD pipelines for seamless automation.

• Enhance uptime and disaster recovery readiness via automated infrastructure strategies.

• Monitor infrastructure performance, security, and compliance continuously.

Security & Regulatory Compliance

• Incorporate security best practices into all automated workflows.

• Use Ansible Vault and enterprise tools for secure handling of credentials and secrets.

• Conduct security audits of automation and apply remediations as needed.

• Maintain thorough documentation and logs to meet audit and compliance standards.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Work alongside development teams to embed configuration into deployment workflows.

• Mentor junior engineers on Ansible usage and best practices.

• Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to ensure automation aligns with financial regulations.

• Contribute to troubleshooting and incident response involving configuration issues.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years in DevOps or infrastructure engineering roles.

• Advanced knowledge of Ansible (including Galaxy, playbooks, modules, roles).

• Strong Linux/Unix system administration experience.

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Experience with Git and version control platforms (GitHub, GitLab).

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container-based architecture.

• Understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid setups.

• Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk).

Industry & Compliance

• Prior work in the financial services industry is a plus.

• Knowledge of regulations like SOX, SEC, FINRA.

• Understanding of compliance automation and security frameworks.

• Experience in disaster recovery and business continuity.

General Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Experience working in agile or fast-paced environments.

• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified in Ansible (e.g., Red Hat Specialist in Ansible Automation).

• Familiar with Terraform or other IaC tools.

• Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.

• Experience with Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack migrations.

• Understanding of trading platforms or market systems.

• ITIL or similar framework knowledge.

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Professional development and certification support.

• Flexible (hybrid) work options.

• Annual performance-based bonuses.

• Access to modern technology and trading systems.

• Supportive, innovative, and team-driven workplace.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with:

• A cover letter highlighting your Ansible and financial industry experience.

• Examples of past Ansible automation work.

• Any certifications or relevant training you’ve completed.