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