RH Ansible Automation Platform Sr. Consultant

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a RH Ansible Automation Platform Senior Consultant in Raleigh, NC to tentatively start on September 1, 2026. The duration of this role is 16 months (ending December 2026) with weekly hours of 35.Summary:We are seeking a highly-skilled RHEL Engineer to provide technical expertise and advisory services supporting a leading financial services customer with automating the OS security and patching processes to more efficiently and frequently execute vulnerability remediations and upgrades.In this role, you will lead the strategy and execution of identifying, designing, and automating CI/CD components to accelerate patching and upgrade timelines. You will act as the technical lead, bridging the gap between current state architecture and a modern, automated upgrade workflow.Requirements* Proven 10+ years of experience with RHEL deployments, hardening, and operations* Proven understanding of CI/CD pipelines and engagement experience with automating processes to accelerate deployment timelines* Strong proficiency in RH Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and building automation workflows* Understanding of Kpatch and applicable use cases* Strong proficiency in Python* Ability to facilitate technical workshops and lead architectural decision-making* Experience in creating technical documentation and knowledge-base assets* Strong troubleshooting capabilities, including coordination with vendor engineering teams* Experience in managing technical scope and communicating progress to executive stakeholdersJob TypeContractCompensation72 - $85