Infrastructure Automation Engineer - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Ltd.; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Corsham seeks an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer for a hybrid role. This position demands expertise in scripting (PowerShell, PHP, JavaScript) and a strong infrastructure background. The candidate must have at least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years and valid SC clearance. You will focus on developing automated solutions and troubleshooting within an Agile environment, offering a competitive daily rate of £550 to £625 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of hands-on experience within the last 3 years.
• Valid Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated solutions for multi-vendor infrastructure environments.
• Build robust web services and ensure secure deployment.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software component failures.

Skills

Infrastructure background

Scripting in PowerShell

Scripting in PHP

Scripting in JavaScript

Automated deployment experience

Agile team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Infrastructure Automation Engineer

+6 months

+Hybrid working in Corsham 2 days a week on site

+SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential

+£550 - £625 a day

+Inside IR35

Key Skills:

+ Strong Infrastructure background

+ Scripting in Powershell, PHP and Javascript

We’re looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-paced, Agile delivery team supporting large-scale, multi-vendor infrastructure environments. You’ll play a key role in developing automated solutions, building robust web services, and ensuring consistent, secure deployment across complex architectures.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, streamlining processes, and working collaboratively within high-performing technical teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

To be considered, candidates must have at least 12 months of hands‑on experience within the last 3 years in:

• Creating PHP and JavaScript web services
• Consuming REST-based web services
• Consuming SOAP-based web services
• Automated deployment of server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors
• Building or supporting large infrastructure environments
• Troubleshooting hardware and software component failures
• Working effectively within an Agile development team

Additional essential requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High‑level analytical and critical thinking capability
• Valid Security Clearance (SC)
• Competency with the Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

The following experience is beneficial:

• Previous work within the UK public sector, ideally Defence or Defence Digital (formerly ISS)
• Experience delivering accredited secure solutions within UK Government environments