Infrastructure Automation Engineer
+ 2 year project
+ Mainly remote working
+ £530 to £575 per day
+ SC Cleared
Key Skills:
+ Python3 Automation
+ Ansible, Puppet, Chef
Infrastructure Automation Engineer
Location: UK | Clearance: SC Required
We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of automation solutions for the NSoIT(D) platform. You'll focus on building robust, scalable automation using Python3, Ansible and Bash, working across complex infrastructure and hardware environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build and maintain zero-touch infrastructure automation.
Reverse engineer legacy/manual builds into fully automated deployments.
Develop production-grade code using Python3, Ansible, Bash.
Use Git / Bitbucket for version control and peer reviews.
Produce technical documentation and design artefacts.
Support system testing and resolve service issues.
Work within an Agile delivery environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum 12 months hands-on experience (last 3 years) in:
Python3 automation development
Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet or Chef)
Bash scripting
Automated deployment of server, network and storage platforms
Large-scale infrastructure environments
Troubleshooting hardware/software faults
Agile delivery
Advanced Python experience (e.g. DSC, workflows, bare-metal deployment).
One current certification: CCNP / VMware VCP / RHCE / RHCA / OCA (or equivalent).
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Active SC Clearance