Cloud Automation Engineer

swatX Solutions; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cloud Automation Engineer to design and optimize automation solutions for cloud-based infrastructures. The role involves extensive use of tools like Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code practices, along with managing CI/CD pipelines and VMware automation. Candidates should have a strong background in diverse cloud environments and relevant technologies, as well as certifications in these areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in infrastructure automation.
• Proven experience managing IaC at scale with Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reusable IaC templates using Terraform and Ansible.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployment.
• Monitor infrastructure performance and implement auto-scaling mechanisms.

Skills

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

VMware Automation

OpenShift

Docker

Nutanix

Education

Certifications in Terraform

VMware Certifications

Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA)

Job description

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cloud Automation Engineer to design, build, and optimize infrastructure automation solutions across cloud-based and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise with tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation, and will be proficient in establishing robust CI/CD pipelines.

This role also focuses on leveraging VMware automation and the Aria stack to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.

In addition, hands-on experience with OpenShift, Nutanix platforms, and Hyperscaler environments such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is highly desirable to support the organization's multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud automation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration
  • Develop and maintain reusable and scalable IaC templates using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
  • Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Implement and manage infrastructure automation solutions by leveraging VMware tools and the Aria stack.
  • Enable policy-as-code practices to ensure compliance and governance across automated deployments.
  • Manage OpenShift clusters to support containerized application environments.
• CI/CD Pipelines
  • Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for automating the build, test, and deployment of infrastructure and application code.
  • Integrate automated testing and quality gates to ensure reliability and performance of deployments.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.
• Cloud Platform Management
  • Work with platforms such as OCI and Google Cloud to deploy and optimize cloud infrastructure.
  • Use IaC tools to support multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies.
  • Enable cloud-native architecture and containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Utilize VMware automation tools to enhance operational efficiency and deliver self-service capabilities.
  • Integrate and automate solutions across Nutanix platforms and hyperscaler environments such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Monitoring & Optimization
  • Monitor infrastructure performance and implement auto-scaling and self-healing mechanisms.
  • Identify and automate repetitive operational tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Collaboration & Documentation
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to align infrastructure automation with business goals.
  • Maintain clear and detailed documentation of automation scripts, pipelines, and architecture.
  • Provide training and mentorship to team members on IaC tools and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:
  • Advanced knowledge of Ansible, Terraform for IaC implementation.
  • Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Experience with VMware automation platforms and the Aria stack to support cloud and virtualization initiatives.
  • Experience working with Nutanix environments (AHV, Prism, Calm) for infrastructure automation.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git and GitOps workflows.

· Nice to Have:

o Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider Hyperscaler as OCI

o Solid understanding and Administration of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Red Hat OpenShift.

· Soft Skills:

• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in infrastructure automation on VMware Private Cloud Stack or Public Cloud OCI Platform, Cloud Engineering, or DevOps roles.
  • Proven experience in deploying and managing IaC at scale with Terraform and Configuration Management using Ansible.

Certifications

• Certifications in Terraform (HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate), OCI, or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD/OpenShift Specialist Ex280)
• VMware Certifications
• Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) and Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI)