Platform Automation Engineer - MSSP

Our client specialises in providing fully managed secure ICT services to the UK's Defence and Security sectors, as well as other government departments with complex and demanding security requirements. Our client prides itself on its successful track record of delivering real benefits to its customers, as well as its ethos of investing in its employees’ personal and professional growth.

Our client is seeking a dedicated and talented Platform Automation Engineer to join their team based in Stoke on Trent.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of platform automation solutions for deployment, monitoring, and management of on-premise and some cloud infrastructure and services.
• Drive the continuous improvement of automation practices to streamline development workflows and enhance release processes.
• Champion the implementation and management of automation-focused CI/CD pipelines to automate platform deployment and ensure continuous integration and deployment.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Implement and manage containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and scaling applications, emphasizing automation.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into all aspects of the platform deployment and support lifecycle.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in platform automation, DevOps, and cloud-native technologies, and drive their adoption within the organisation.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role with a strong focus on automation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with a strong emphasis on automation.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure with a focus on automating infrastructure deployment and management.
• Strong background in configuration management tools such as Ansible with an emphasis on automation.
• Experience with source management tools.
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift, with an emphasis on automation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to automation-driven issue resolution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• UK Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this position. Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain SC clearance, with a view to obtaining UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance as required.

Salary:

• £Competitive and DoE

Are you ready to embark on this exciting career opportunity? Apply now!