Automation Engineer

Jobtailor

Farnborough

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Farnborough is seeking an automation-focused professional to assist in the operation, development and implementation of automation across hosting platforms. You will collaborate with solution SMEs and maintenance teams to drive automation tasks and ensure security and functional compliance throughout project cycles.

The role involves writing technical documentation, diagrams and procedures, and staying current with emerging automation technologies.

Qualifications

Experience with automation design and implementation across cloud platforms.
Proficient scripting and IaC experience across Bash, Python, PowerShell; Terraform/Ansible usage.
Familiarity with system integration, security/compliance validation, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Assist in operation, development and implementation of automation across hosting platforms.
Collaborate with solution SMEs and maintenance teams on automation tasks.
Support system integration cycles and validation for functional and security compliance with project requirements.
Write technical documentation, diagrams and operating procedures.
Stay current with emerging automation technologies and best practices.
Work with Architects and application SMEs to design, develop and commission automation solutions in an experimentation environment.

Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Excellent Communication

Teamwork Abilities

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Eagerness to Learn

Self-Motivation

Eligibility for SC Clearance

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Microsoft DSC

Kubernetes

OpenSSL

IIS

ADFS

Certificate Services

DNS

Git Version Control

Job description

Assist in the operation, development and implementation of automation supporting solution design across various hosting platforms
Collaborate with solution SMEs and maintenance teams on tasks requiring automation
Support system integration cycles and validation for functional and security compliance with project requirements
Write technical documentation, including diagrams and operating procedures
Stay current with emerging automation technologies and industry best practices
Work alongside Architects and application SMEs to design, develop and commission automation solutions in an experimentation environment

Requirements

Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms
Scripting experience in BASH, Python and PowerShell
Experience with declarative Infrastructure as Code tooling such as Terraform, Ansible and Microsoft DSC
Experience using Git with CI/CD services and version control
Experience with Linux and open-source services including Kubernetes, containerisation, registries, web services and DNS
Experience with Windows Server variants and enterprise services such as Active Directory, ADFS, IIS and Certificate Services
Experience with Public Key Infrastructure and tooling such as OpenSSL
Knowledge of networking concepts including IP addressing, subnets, routing and firewalls
Self‑motivated with analytical and proactive problem‑solving skills
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Eagerness to learn and develop technical skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Organised and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively
Eligibility for SC Clearance with willingness to apply for DV

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in automation solution design and implementation across cloud platforms, with strong skills in scripting, Infrastructure as Code, and system integration. Proficient in technical documentation and compliance validation, while maintaining a proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork.

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