Automation Specialist

Job Summary • 7 - 10 years of hands-on experience of software development. Understand update existing automation programs and develop new infrastructure automation for deploying and managing core emerging messaging software (Confluent Kafka, IBM MQ etc.) in internal or external cloud. Capture business requirements from multiple LOBs and design solution in collaboration with engineering and operations teams. Work closely with Application Development/Support teams to understand the usage of messaging protocols within application software. Document the business requirements and develop plans to address the problem/requirement. Develop testing automation and troubleshoot problems during testing. Analyze IT security standards and policies for multiple projects of high complexity. location: Jersey City, New Jersey job type: Contract salary: $83.09 - 93.09 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors Responsibilities • Responsible for providing IT security and automation expertise. Provides baseline security standards and policies for multiple projects of high complexity. Will be identifying potential threats and risks and making recommendations to prevent these issues. • Key individual contributor, with accountability for enabling secure environments (processes and technologies) for the business and technology groups. Utilizes technical and business knowledge to design and implement secure, risk-based solutions, exercising judgment within broadly defined practices and policies. Results oriented, business focused, and successful at interfacing across multiple organizational units, at various levels. Qualifications • Primary Skill Set: IBM MQ, along with automation using Ansible/Terraform • Hands on experience with Kafka • Hands-on experience with Develop Test Automation using Python/Ansible • Basic knowledge of Linux /UNIX Shell Scripting • Strong Python • Strong Ansible Playbook / Ansible Tower • Basic knowledge of Ping Access and Certificate Management • Public and Private Cloud Skills • 7 - 10 years of hands-on experience of software development. Understand update existing automation programs and develop new infrastructure automation for deploying and managing core emerging messaging software (Confluent Kafka, IBM MQ etc.) in internal or external cloud. Capture business requirements from multiple LOBs and design solution in collaboration with engineering and operations teams. Work closely with Application Development/Support teams to understand the usage of messaging protocols within application software. Document the business requirements and develop plans to address the problem/requirement. Develop testing automation and troubleshoot problems during testing. Analyze IT security standards and policies for multiple projects of high complexity. • Responsible for providing IT security and automation expertise. Provides baseline security standards and policies for multiple projects of high complexity. Will be identifying potential threats and risks and making recommendations to prevent these issues. • Key individual contributor, with accountability for enabling secure environments (processes and technologies) for the business and technology groups. Utilizes technical and business knowledge to design and implement secure, risk-based solutions, exercising judgment within broadly defined practices and policies. Results oriented, business focused, and successful at interfacing across multiple organizational units, at various levels. • Primary Skill Set: IBM MQ, along with automation using Ansible/Terraform • Hands on experience with Kafka • Hands-on experience with Develop Test Automation using Python/Ansible • Basic knowledge of Linux /UNIX Shell Scripting • Strong Python • Strong Ansible Playbook / Ansible Tower • Basic knowledge of Ping Access and Certificate Management • Public and Private Cloud • Manage Large scale deployment for enterprise (internal and external cloud) • Python/Ansible • Monitoring software like Dynatrace, AppDynamics etc. • Agile Development • Technical Agility • Messaging software (MQ/IIB, Kafka, Tibco etc.)¿ • Java/J2EE Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.