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IT Automation Specialist (6 Months Contract)

HeadSpin · Remote (US) · Remote

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About HeadSpin

HeadSpin enables real device testing with AI-driven insights, KPI analysis, and seamless automation across 50+ locations for optimized app performance. Connect now. Backed by GV and ICONIQ.

About the role

We seek an experienced IT Automation Specialist to lead infrastructure automation initiatives across our enterprise environment. As a subject matter expert, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable automation solutions using industry-leading tools including Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible, AWX/Tower, and advanced DevOps platforms. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency.

What they're looking for

  • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and OpenTofu for cloud and on-premises infrastructure provisioning
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management, application deployment, and system patching across heterogeneous environments
  • Architect and optimize Ansible Tower/AWX implementations for enterprise-scale automation, including RBAC, credential management, and workflow orchestration
  • Lead adoption of agentic AI capabilities to automate decision-making processes and reduce manual operational overhead
  • Establish automation best practices, standards, and frameworks, conduct code reviews for infrastructure automation projects
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues, provide technical documentation for knowledge transfer to other teams
More about this role

Position Summary

We seek an experienced IT Automation Specialist to lead infrastructure automation initiatives across our enterprise environment. As a subject matter expert, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable automation solutions using industry-leading tools including Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible, AWX/Tower, and advanced DevOps platforms. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and OpenTofu for cloud and on-premises infrastructure provisioning
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for configuration management, application deployment, and system patching across heterogeneous environments
  • Architect and optimize Ansible Tower/AWX implementations for enterprise-scale automation, including RBAC, credential management, and workflow orchestration
  • Lead adoption of agentic AI capabilities to automate decision-making processes and reduce manual operational overhead
  • Establish automation best practices, standards, and frameworks; conduct code reviews for...

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