Ansible and Terraform (IAC) Engineer
Title: Ansible and Terraform (IAC) EngineerLocation: Onsite - Columbus, OHType: ContractAbout Smart IT Frame:At Smart IT Frame, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.The top 3 skills required for this role areAnsibleTerraformAutomation on Ansible/TerraformJob Description/ ResponsibilitiesRole SummaryLooking for an automation-focused engineer to provision and configure OS hosts using Terraform (IaC) and Ansible (configuration management).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.Primary Responsibilities (Automation & Provisioning – Core Focus)Build and maintain Terraform code to provision server infrastructure (modules, variables, state practices as applicable in the program).Develop and maintain Ansible roles/playbooks to configure Windows servers post-provisioning (baseline config, prerequisite packages, repeatable setup).Standardize “push-button” provisioning so Windows Server 2022 builds are consistent, compliant, and reproducible across environments.Troubleshoot and remediate provisioning failures in Terraform/Ansible pipelines, including drift and idempotency issues.Partner with platform/security teams to embed enterprise baseline requirements (hardening, logging prerequisites, standard configuration) into automation where applicable.Maintain version control, documentation, and runbooks for provisioning automation (how-to run, inputs/outputs, common failure patterns).Support automation integration into CI/CD style workflows where used (e.g., orchestration pipelines), aligning to automated provisioning approaches.Required Skills & ExperienceHands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management/automation.Ability to debug automation issues end-to-end (inputs, dependencies, execution logs, repeatability).Working knowledge of Windows Server administration fundamentals (enough to configure/troubleshoot Windows 2022 hosts in an automated build model).Strong documentation and operational rigor (runbooks, repeatable procedures, controlled changes).Apply today or share profiles at mario.i@smartitframe.com