Devops Engineer -Ansible (AAP) Automation Engineer

Fitura; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitura is seeking a seasoned infrastructure engineer in the Netherlands to design, deploy and manage a 24/7 Ansible Automation Platform service for hundreds of teams. The role involves cross-border collaboration with the Utrecht and London teams, along with ongoing automation and lifecycle management.

You will bring 5+ years in large-scale infra, strong Ansible experience, Linux/Windows administration, and expertise in security, CI/CD, IaC, OpenShift, and AD/Azure AD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a large-scale, complex infra environment, preferably financial services.
• Extensive experience with Ansible Automation Platform (v2.6+).
• Strong automation mindset and ability to automate repetitive work.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows administration.
• Knowledge of security/compliance requirements for Linux/Windows.
• Experience with security tooling (CyberArk, Qualys).
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile ways of working.
• Understanding of ITIL incident, change and problem processes.
• Strong communication and English fluency.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git repositories and CI/CD pipelines.
• Profound understanding of Infrastructure as Code concepts.
• Experience with containerized apps, preferably OpenShift.
• Basic knowledge of Identity & Access management (AD/Azure AD).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, administer, and continuously improve a 24/7 Ansible Automation Platform service.
• Automate repetitive operational activities and improve efficiency and standardization.
• Manage platform lifecycle: install, upgrade, patch, migrate, backup and recover.
• Apply security and compliance mindset to automation for Linux and Windows.
• Support IT operations activities: incident, change and problem processes.
• Collaborate with international AAP team in Utrecht and London.
• Participate in standby duties and 24/7 service shifts.
• Contribute to goals to protect license to operate and drive innovation.

Skills

Ansible Platform

Linux

Windows

Security & Compliance

Agile & Scrum

ITIL

CI/CD

IaC

OpenShift

AD/Azure AD

English Proficiency

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

OpenShift

Azure DevOps

Qualys

CyberArk

Git

Job description

Language: Dutch & English

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, administer, andand continuously improve a 24/7 Ansible Automation Platform service for hundreds of application and platform teams across the bank;
• Automate repetitive operational activities and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and standardization;
• Perform platform lifecycle management including installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, backup and recover;
• Apply a strong security and compliance mindset to automation for Linux and Windows platforms;
• Support IT operations activities, including incident, change and problem processes;
• Collaborate with the international AAP platform team in Utrecht and London;
• Participate in standby duties and daily operational shifts as part of the team's 24/7 service responsibility;
• Contribute to Foundation4Tech's goals to protect the bank's licence to operate, deliver managed and standardised services, and drive innovation and continuous improvement.

What You Bring:

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least five years of experience in a comparable large-scale and complex infrastructure environment, ideally within financial services;
• Extensive experience with Ansible Automation Platform (preferably version 2.6 or higher);
• A strong automation mindset and the drive to automate repetitive work wherever practical;
• A thorough understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems;
• Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for Linux or Windows platforms;
• Experience with security tooling, preferably CyberArk and Qualys;
• Knowledge of and experience with Scrum and Agile ways of working;
• Understanding of IT operations activities and familiarity with ITIL and incident, change and problem processes;
• Strong analytical skills, resourcefulness and flexibility, with the confidence to challenge when needed;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• High proficiency in speaking, reading and writing English;
• Customer focus, transparency, a results-oriented approach and strong teamwork;
• Experience with Azure Devops Git repositories and configuring CI/CD pipelines;
• Profound understanding of Infrastructure As Code concepts;
• Experience with managing containerized applications, preferably in an Openshift environment;
• Basic knowledge of Identity and Access management processes using Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated or financial services environment;
• Development and maintenance of complex Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections;
• Designing reusable automation frameworks and self-service automation solutions;
• Knowledge of Ansible best practices, testing, and governance.