Platform Automation Engineer

LA International; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier defence consultancy is seeking a Platform Automation Engineer based in Corsham for a contract role, requiring 2-3 days onsite weekly. Candidates must have substantial PowerShell automation experience and be able to design complex software solutions. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The position offers good potential for long-term extension, subject to security clearance.

Benefits

Long-term contract extension potential

Recognition awards for excellence in IT recruitment

Qualifications

• 12 months hands-on experience in creating complex PowerShell automation modules.
• Experience with software and configuration management solutions utilizing multiple tools.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create complex PowerShell automation modules for production systems.
• Support automated deployment across multiple technologies.
• Work in an Agile development team.

Skills

PowerShell automation

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Agile methodologies

Education

Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell course or similar

Tools

Jenkins

Solarwinds

Elk

VMware Horizon

VEEAM

Job description

Overview

Our defence client is looking for a Platform Automation Engineer to be based 2-3 days per week in Corsham. This is an initial contract until the end of March 2026 with good scope for long term extensions. An active SC/DV clearance would be required.

Responsibilities

• Create complex PowerShell automation modules for production systems utilising at least PowerShell v4 as a minimum.
• Design, implementation and support of complex software and configuration management solutions using Python, Ansible, Terraform etc.
• Automated deployment of server, network or storage technologies across multiple vendors.
• Building or supporting large Windows infrastructure environments.
• Working as part of an Agile development team.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months\' demonstrable hands on experience within the last 3 years of:
  • Creating complex PowerShell automation modules for production systems utilising at least PowerShell v4 as a minimum.
  • Design, implementation and support of complex software and configuration management solutions using Python, Ansible, Terraform etc
  • Automated deployment of server, network or storage technologies across multiple vendors.
  • Building or supporting large Windows infrastructure environments.
  • Working as part of an Agile development team.
• Demonstrable experience of:
  • Deployment of complex application and infrastructure such as Solarwinds, Elk, VMware Horizon and VEEAM.
  • Advanced PowerShell coding features e.g. Workflows, Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Bare Metal Deployment.
  • Test driven development using tools such as Jenkins.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced Automated Administration with Windows PowerShell (OD10962C) course or similar.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems and propose new ideas.
• Competency in MS Office Suite.

Security and Recruitment Notes

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.