Automation Specialist (Ansible / Python + VMware)

Description 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 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 1–2 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 Originally posted on Himalayas