<p>Ansible and Terraform ( IAC ) Engineer</p> <p>Location : Columbus, OH (100% onsite )</p> <ul> <li>Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future* </li></ul> <p>Role Summary</p> <p>Looking for an automation-focused engineer to provision and configure OS hosts using Terraform (IaC) and Ansible (configuration management).</p> <p>The role supports Windows Server 2019 ? 2022 refresh initiatives primarily by enabling repeatable, script-driven builds, enforcing baseline standards, and supporting migration waves from an infrastructure readiness standpoint.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities (Automation & Provisioning - Core Focus)</p> <ul> <li>Build and maintain Terraform code to provision server infrastructure (modules, variables, state practices as applicable in the program). </li><li>Develop and maintain Ansible roles/playbooks to configure Windows servers post-provisioning (baseline config, prerequisite packages, repeatable setup). </li><li>Standardize "push-button" provisioning so Windows Server 2022 builds are consistent, compliant, and reproducible across environments. </li><li>Troubleshoot and remediate provisioning failures in Terraform/Ansible pipelines, including drift and idempotency issues. </li><li>Partner with platform/security teams to embed enterprise baseline requirements (hardening, logging prerequisites, standard configuration) into automation where applicable. </li><li>Maintain version control, documentation, and runbooks for provisioning automation (how-to run, inputs/outputs, common failure patterns). </li><li>Support automation integration into CI/CD style workflows where used (e.g., orchestration pipelines), aligning to automated provisioning approaches. </li></ul> <p>Good to have :-</p> <p>(Windows Migration Support)</p> <ul> <li>Support Windows Server 2019 ? 2022 refresh execution by ensuring OS-level readiness of newly provisioned servers. </li><li>Assist with migration wave execution activities (e.g., readiness checks, cutover support, post-cutover stabilization) </li><li>Coordinate with app teams for infra-level troubleshooting during wave windows (access, connectivity, server readiness issues). </li></ul> <p>Required Skills & Experience</p> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning. </li><li>Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management/automation. </li><li>Ability to debug automation issues end-to-end (inputs, dependencies, execution logs, repeatability). </li><li>Working knowledge of Windows Server administration fundamentals (enough to configure/troubleshoot Windows 2022 hosts in an automated build model). </li><li>Strong documentation and operational rigor (runbooks, repeatable procedures, controlled changes). </li></ul>