Senior Specialist - System Management

Job Title: Senior Specialist - System Management (DevOps Automation) Work Location- Alpharetta, GAJob Description:We are seeking a highly skilled Database Patching Automation Engineer/Architect to design, develop, and implement automation solutions for patching enterprise databases, including Oracle, SQL Server, Db2, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, and other open source platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in DevOps, scripting, configuration management, and database lifecycle automation.This role will focus on creating scalable, repeatable, and secure patching frameworks across hybrid and multi cloud infrastructures.Key Responsibilities:• Design and implement automated patching frameworks for: o Oracle (including RAC & Exadata)o SQL Servero IBM Db2o MongoDB, MySQL / MariaDB, PostgreSQL & Cassandra• Develop end to end patching pipelines including: o Version discoveryo Prechecks/post checkso Compliance validationo Reporting and dashboards• Build and maintain Automation Workflows using Rundeck, Ansible, Terraform, MFO, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps• Develop reusable automation frameworks and templates for infrastructure operations.• Create and maintain scripts using Python and other scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell).• Integrate automation workflows with monitoring, scheduling, and orchestration tools.• Integrate patching automation with CMDB, service management, and change control workflows (ServiceNow preferred).• Collaborate with OS, Database, and Security teams to ensure compliant and scalable automation.• Troubleshoot automation failures and optimize existing automation processes.• Document automation designs, workflows, and operational procedures.Mandatory Skills:• Automation Tools: o Ansible (playbooks, roles, inventories)o Rundeck (job orchestration, scheduling)o Terraform, GitLab CI/CDo MFO (Managed File Processing / relevant enterprise automation tool)• Programming & Scripting: o Python (strong hands-on experience)o Shell scripting (Bash) and/or PowerShell• Automation Expertise: o Proven experience implementing patching automation solutionso Automation for large-scale enterprise environmentsAdded Advantage (Good to Have):• Strong knowledge of Operating Systems: o Linux (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu)o Windows Server• Database Knowledge: o Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, or other enterprise databaseso Understanding of database patching concepts• Experience with CI/CD pipelines or DevOps tools• Exposure to monitoring and ing tools• Knowledge of security and compliance requirements related to patchingIdeal Candidate Profile:• Has implemented automation solutions from design to production, not just consumed them• Hands-on experience automating patching at scale• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills• Comfortable working in a large enterprise, cross-functional environment• Able to clearly document and explain automation workflows