We are seeking a

Senior Ansible Automation Engineer

to lead automation initiatives within a large enterprise IT operations environment. This role is responsible for designing and implementing automation solutions that improve consistency, security, and operational efficiency across enterprise

Windows and Linux server infrastructure .

The successful candidate will combine deep

Ansible automation expertise

with advanced systems administration experience across

Windows Server (2019/2022)

and enterprise

Linux platforms , supporting large-scale operational environments with solid governance, reliability, and compliance requirements.

This is a hands‑on technical role focused on reducing manual operational work through automation while ensuring stability, security, and scalability of production systems.

Key Responsibilities Enterprise Automation & Standardization

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise‑grade automation using Ansible across Windows and Linux environments.

Build reusable Ansible roles, playbooks, inventories, and automation frameworks aligned with enterprise standards.

Establish automation governance, coding standards, and reusable automation patterns,



while maintaining source‑controlled automation repositories and documentation.

Automate provisioning, configuration management, compliance enforcement, and operational workflows, reducing manual administration across the enterprise.

Lead the transition from manual administration to automation‑first operations.

Design and implement phased patch deployment strategies (Dev Test UAT Production) ensuring workplace promotion discipline.

Automate end‑to‑end patch lifecycle management using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager APIs, PowerShell modules, WSUS integration, and ADR (Automatic Deployment Rules).

Automate maintenance window execution, change sequencing, pre- and post‑deployment validation, rollback procedures, and compliance verification aligned with enterprise ITIL processes.

Build approval‑gated promotion pipelines with reporting dashboards to ensure auditability, production stability, and compliance adherence.

Optimize patch baselines, supersedence management, deployment scheduling, and automated remediation workflows for large‑scale server settings.
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📌 Automation Solution Consultant Senior Onsite Toronto
🏢 Pathlion
📍 Toronto