The Infrastructure Automation Engineering Service designs, builds and validates automation for a secure, multi‑site platform. The team develops Python3‑based low‑level automation, Ansible deployment logic, Jenkins build pipelines, and Bash/PowerShell scripting, focusing on hardware automation, service configuration and integration with REST/SOAP APIs.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop and validate infrastructure automation components.
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Reverse‑engineer applications, designs and manual processes into zero‑touch automation.
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Build parameterised, dynamic automation for consistent multi‑environment deployment.
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Produce production‑grade code aligned with industry and internal standards.
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Use Git/Bitbucket for version control and peer review.
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Produce and review HLDs and LLDs.
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Support system testing and resolve automation/deployment issues.
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Operate within the Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence).
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum 12 months’ hands‑on experience (within last 3 years) in:
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Developing complex Python3 automation for production systems
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Using Ansible, Puppet or Chef
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Bash and PowerShell scripting for OS‑level automation
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Automating server, network and storage deployments across multiple vendors
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Supporting large‑scale infrastructure environments
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Troubleshooting hardware/software failures
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Working in Agile teams
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Advanced Python3/PowerShell features: Workflows, DSC, Bare‑Metal Deployment
Additional requirements:
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Recent professional certification (CCNP, VCP, RHCA/RHCE, OCA or equivalent).
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Strong communication, analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
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Active SC clearance.
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Competent with Microsoft Office.
Desirable Experience
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Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo).
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Secure or regulated public‑sector environments.
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Delivery of accredited UK government solutions.
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Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Role Details
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Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent
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Salary: £50,000–£70,000
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Location: Hybrid, Corsham (Wiltshire)
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Benefits: Additional leave, pension, employee discount, WFH options