Automation Engineer – Ansible & PowerShell

Pauwels Consulting; Leuven; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting in Leuven, Belgium seeks an Automation Engineer to manage and scale its automation platform. You will design robust automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and PowerShell across cloud and on-prem environments, with emphasis on governance and security.

The role requires Linux and Windows automation expertise, collaboration across teams, and fluency in English. Start date is 02/11/2026 for a 1-year contract with potential extension; hybrid work with 3 days onsite weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) or AWX, including workflows, inventories, and RBAC.
• Linux administration with Windows automation: PowerShell, WinRM, and Active Directory.
• Python scripting, Git-based development workflows, and API integrations.
• Strong understanding of security principles, secrets management, and access control.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into automated solutions through collaboration.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the Ansible Automation Platform with governance and standards.
• Design automation solutions with Ansible, Python, and PowerShell across cloud and on-premise.
• Implement security-focused processes including certificate and secrets management.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and identity teams to onboard automation initiatives.
• Document solutions and coach teams on automation best practices.

Skills

Ansible/AAP expertise

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Git workflows

API integrations

RBAC/Identity & Access

Security & secrets management

Linux administration

Windows automation (WinRM/AD)

Collaboration & communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

AWX

Ansible Automation Platform

PowerShell

Git

API tooling

Job description

Our client, a technology-driven organization focused on shaping the future of society, is looking for an Automation Engineer. This role involves managing the lifecycle of the automation platform and designing robust infrastructure solutions to scale operational efficiency.

• Manage and improve the Ansible Automation Platform, ensuring effective governance, integrations, and automation standards.
• Design and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and PowerShell across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Implement security-focused processes including certificate management and secrets management.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and identity teams to onboard and scale various automation initiatives.
• Document technical solutions and coach cross-functional teams on automation best practices and platform adoption.

• You possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• You have hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) or AWX, including workflows, inventories, and RBAC.
• You bring expertise in Linux administration alongside Windows automation technologies like PowerShell, WinRM, and Active Directory.
• You have experience with Python scripting, Git-based development workflows, and API integrations.
• You possess a strong understanding of security principles, including secrets management and access control.
• You're able to translate technical requirements into automated solutions through strong collaboration.
• You are fluent in English.

Nice to Haves

• Willingness to obtain advanced certifications in Ansible or Cloud technologies.

• Start date: 02/11/2026
• Duration: 1 year (with potential extension)
• Work regime: Full-time
• Working model: Hybrid (3 days onsite presence required per week)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers