Ansible Platform Engineer
Matlen Silver
Charlotte, NC · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Ansible Platform Engineer
Duration: 12-18 months
Location: Charlotte, NC
Required Pay Scale: $63-65/hr on W2
***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates***
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Ansible Automation Platform Engineer to support a large-scale automation transformation initiative focused on migrating from BMC BladeLogic to Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). This multi-year project will involve building, deploying, administering, and enhancing the Ansible Automation Platform while modernizing existing automation capabilities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience deploying and administering AAP, along with strong scripting skills in Python and YAML. This role requires more than playbook development; the engineer must understand platform administration, system design, automation architecture, and the implementation of customized automation solutions. The project will begin with proof-of-concept (POC) work, with broader implementation expected to ramp up as the initiative progresses. The current environment operates on virtual machines, with a planned future transition to OpenShift.
Project Details:
Location: Charlotte, NC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week
Duration: 18–24 months
Employment Type: W2 Contract Only
Must Haves
Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including platform deployment and administration.
Experience deploying and configuring AAP from scratch or contributing significantly to a new platform implementation.
Strong understanding of automation platform architecture, design, configuration, and ongoing administration.
Experience developing automation scripts using Python and YAML.
Experience translating business and technical requirements into automated solutions.
Experience supporting automation migrations, implementations, cutovers, or modernization initiatives.
Experience working with Linux administration, middleware administration, infrastructure automation, or related technical environments.
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL in a platform or application backend environment.
Experience using Bitbucket for source control and managing automation code.
Ability to troubleshoot platform and automation issues and collaborate across infrastructure and technology teams.
Experience with system design or architecture, including the ability to design and implement platform enhancements.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, onsite in Charlotte three days per week.
Desired Skills
Experience migrating automation workloads from BladeLogic to Ansible Automation Platform.
Familiarity with TSO/ISPF or TrueSight-related environments.
Experience with OpenShift or containerized platforms, particularly in preparation for transitioning automation platforms from virtual machines.
Experience with risk management, application controls, and control-related processes.
Previous experience working within a large enterprise financial services environment.
Exposure to Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools for potential future automation initiatives.
Experience with middleware administration or enterprise infrastructure architecture.
About Matlen Silver
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At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
401(k) plan (employee contributions only)