Do you have 2+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer? We are looking for a consultant to start immediately on an exciting project! Remote during the present time. 

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in ICT domains 
• 2+ years of experience as automation engineer or a comparable role (SRE, DevOps, etc.)
• Administrator level understanding of at least one commercial or open source tool in the following layers, preferably the products mentioned:
• Storage (HPE 3PAR, HPE Primera, HPE StoreOnce (backup), Veeam, Ceph);
• Virtualization (VMware);
• Operating Systems (RHEL, MS Windows);
• Physical Infrastructure (HPE iLO, rack management systems);
• Networking (Cisco ACI, switching,  routing, firewalling, load balancing).
• In-depth knowledge of:  Ansible (including: molecule or alternatives), Python (including: pytest and testinfra or alternatives), PowerShell,  Linux Shell Scripting.
• Experience with: Ansible Tower; Git, Test-driven development.
• Self-directed with proven ability to prepare mature decisions supported by thorough data analysis;
• Knowledge of ITIL V3 principles.
• Working experience with EU client or other public institution is an added value;
• Languages: English proficient (CEFRL Level: Minimum C1)
• Location: Able to travel 1week/month to the customer office in Strasbourg.
• Education: Bachelor or University degree in IT or equivalent through relevant experience

Job Description: 

• Translate system, network and storage designs into automation tools;
•  Automate recurring actions and maintenance activities
•  Ensure the resulting automation toolchain remains up to date and aligned with deployed infrastructure
• Participate, on a punctual basis, to specific projects related to his/her specialty.
• Develops and maintains the EES WS and NUI automation toolchains in accordance to validated designs;
• Analyze business requirements to develop technical solutions and their framework;
•  Produce and deliver Ansible artefacts (modules, roles, playbook, etc.), Python and Powershell scripts, and related infrastructure component configurations;
•  Participates in the meetings to contribute to defining new projects and to contribute to the design of the infrastructure from the automation perspective;
• Maintains the automation toolchain related documentation by ensuring that changes are reflected in the documentation;
• Provides input for Incidents/Problems/Defects related to the automation toolchain to the Operational team;
• Provides input to organize regular knowledge transfer sessions with the Operational team;

Other:

• EU Secret PSC is required for the function – therefore only EU Nationals can apply.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 25% of the time) operational sites.