Ansible Solutions Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Ansible Senior Solutions Architect with deep expertise in DevOps automation and architecture. This role will lead the design and delivery of advanced automation solutions for Windows Server environments, ensuring seamless integration with client tooling and processes. This role requires being onsite in downtown Chicago 3 days a week.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Architect and Design:

• Develop high-level architecture and technical design for Windows in-place upgrade automation integrated with customer's existing tooling.

Automation Development:

• Build a complete Ansible-based automation package including:
• CI/CD pipeline templates (GitHub Actions or equivalent)
• Pre-checks, ISO mount, unattended upgrade, post-checks, rollback
• Integration with existing intake portal/process

Pilot Execution:

• Execute pilot to upgrade Windows Server 2012/2016 to 2025
• Validate OS upgrade, rollback, and KMS activation

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:

• Deliver operational runbook, quick-start guide, architecture diagrams
• Conduct two knowledge transfer sessions for the customer's team

QUALIFICATIONS

Core Technologies:

• Ansible
• Scripting: PowerShell, Shell, Python, YAML
• GitHub, Windows, VMware

Experience:

• Must have led updates or implementation of IAAC using Ansible in a large environment (hundreds or servers or pipelines).
• Familiarity with VMware virtualization and Windows administration- local data center, on prem.
• Proven track record in Windows Server automation and DevOps architecture
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
• Strong understanding of VMware virtualization and Windows administration
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
• A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected

Nice-to-Have Certifications:

• RHCE/EX407 (Ansible)
• VMware VCP-DCV
• Microsoft (Windows Server/Administration)

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Cloud Infrastructure & API Management team helps the world's leading brands modernize infrastructure, applications, and integrations to thrive in today's digital economy. We deliver cloud-native development, app modernization, API management, and DevOps solutions, enabling clients to maximize cloud investments, streamline processes, and drive innovation across the enterprise. Join a team that's harnessing the power of AI to build intelligent, self-optimizing cloud environments-leveraging predictive analytics, generative tools, and automation to create smarter, more resilient digital ecosystems.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $92,118 to $202,730. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

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ABOUT US

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world's most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what's possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.