Infrastructure Automation Engineer - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology recruitment agency seeks an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer. The role offers hybrid working, requiring on-site presence in Corsham for 2 days a week. The ideal candidate will develop automated solutions and ensure secure deployment across multi-vendor infrastructures. Essential qualifications include a strong infrastructure background, scripting in Powershell, PHP, and JavaScript, as well as current SC clearance. This is a pivotal role in an Agile delivery team, focusing on large-scale infrastructure environments.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months hands-on experience in relevant technologies.
• Experience with creating and consuming web services.
• Strong communication skills and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated solutions for multi-vendor infrastructure.
• Ensure secure deployment across complex architectures.
• Collaborate within an Agile delivery team.

Skills

Infrastructure background

Powershell scripting

PHP scripting

JavaScript scripting

Automated deployment

Agile development

Troubleshooting

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

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