Automation Lead Infrastructure & Scripting

We are seeking a results-driven Automation Lead with strong expertise in Python, Ansible , and other scripting tools to drive automation initiatives across our IT infrastructure landscape. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in networking, Active Directory , and general infrastructure operations , along with a passion for solving complex problems through automation.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of automation solutions for infrastructure operations using Python, Ansible , and other tools.
• Identify manual processes and develop scripts/playbooks to automate configuration, provisioning, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with network, server, and platform teams to understand requirements and develop end-to-end automation workflows.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Implement and manage configuration management, compliance, and orchestration strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish automation best practices across teams.
• Integrate with CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery and deployment processes.
• Monitor automation performance and provide continuous improvements and updates.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python for scripting and automation.
• Expertise in Ansible for configuration management and orchestration.
• Experience with other scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Shell scripting , etc is a plus.
• Solid understanding of network fundamentals (switching, routing, VLANs, firewalls).
• Exposure to Active Directory, DNS, DHCP , and other Windows infrastructure services.
• Experience integrating with REST APIs for automation and monitoring purposes.
• Exposure to version control systems such as Git and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or etc .
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with an automation-first mindset.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform .
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios , etc.
• Cloud automation experience with Azure, or GCP .
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes.