Automation Engineer

Justjoin; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Warsaw

Security clearance

Documentation and processes

Job summary

Justjoin in Warsaw is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automation that keeps IT operations running across virtualization, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. This is a fully on-site role at the agency's headquarters in Warsaw, with no travel foreseen.

You'll implement provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, deployment, and incident response using Python, PowerShell, or Bash, Ansible, Terraform, and VMware ARIA Automation, while aligning with ICT change

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
• Experience with Ansible configuration management.
• Experience with Terraform or VMware ARIA Automation.
• Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Windows Server and Linux Red Hat configuration and automation.
• Experience with ITIL-based change, configuration, and release management processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated IT operations tools across provisioning, configuration, monitoring, deployment and incident response.
• Analyse IT processes to identify automation opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and data processing.
• Use IaC frameworks to provision and manage infrastructure components.
• Coordinate with support teams and document procedures.
• Ensure IT security standards are implemented and followed.
• Participate in project meetings and change management processes.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

ITIL processes

Change management

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

VMware ARIA Automation

VMware vSphere

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Windows Server

Linux (Red Hat)

Job description

**The opportunity**We're hiring an **Automation Engineer** to join a large-scale IT operations programme for a major EU agency, delivered through a specialist staffing partner. This is a fully on-site role at the agency's headquarters in Warsaw, with no travel foreseen.The role sits within a highly regulated environment, and requires a Personal Security Clearance (level to be confirmed at contracting stage).The roleYou'll design, build, and maintain the automation that keeps IT operations running - provisioning, configuration, monitoring, deployment, and incident response - across virtualization, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure, while helping the wider organisation move from manual processes to automated, repeatable ones.What you'll do* Design, implement, and maintain automated systems and tools supporting IT operations - infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, deployment, and incident response (across VMware, Azure/AWS/Google Cloud, Windows Server, and Linux Red Hat)* Analyse existing IT processes and workflows, identify areas for improvement, and propose and develop automation strategies to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance scalability* Write scripts and develop code (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) to automate routine tasks, data processing, and system integration* Use configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible) and infrastructure-as-code frameworks (e.g. Terraform, VMware ARIA Automation) to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure components* Recommend and implement IT best practices* Implement changes according to ICT change management procedures* Provide 2nd line support to other IT teams and coordinate with 3rd line support* Update technical documentation and operating procedures* Evaluate and implement IT security standards* Participate in coordination and project meetings* Take on other specific duties aligned to the profile, as assigned by the supervisorWhat you bring* Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash* Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible* Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or VMware ARIA Automation* Strong knowledge of virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware vSphere) and cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)* Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux Red Hat configuration and automation* Experience collaborating with multiple support groups* Experience with ticketing systems and ITIL-based change, configuration, and release management processes* Good organisational and prioritising skills* A proactive attitude, team-work spirit, self-motivated with a strong user orientation* Good communication skills* Able to cope with fast-changing technologiesLogistics* Location: Warsaw, Poland - fully on-site* Engagement: framework contract, via Specific Contract, with renewal terms per the framework* Clearance: Personal Security Clearance required* Selection process: written test and interview