Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Technical Operations - Automation

Newport (Hybrid Working)

£60,000 - £69,000 per annum + benefits



What You'll Do:



Join an expanding Technical Operations team where your automation skills will directly improve the reliability, efficiency, and security of IT services in a critical infrastructure environment. You'll develop and maintain scripts and tooling that streamline everything from system deployments to operational support tasks, working across both business and CNI platforms.



With the freedom to innovate, you'll collaborate with technical teams and partners to proactively solve problems, reduce manual effort, and create resilient, cost-effective solutions using modern tooling and such as PowerShell, Terraform, and Python.



What You'll Bring:



Strong background in infrastructure or technical operations with a focus on automation

Hands-on experience writing PowerShell scripts and using Terraform to manage Azure environments

Familiarity with automation tools such as Azure Automation, Power Platform, and REST APIs

Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub

Understanding of system administration for Windows, Linux/Unix, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Intune

Comfortable with networking concepts such as DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and VLANs

Ability to write clear, maintainable documentation for scripts and tools

A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous improvementBenefits:



25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%

14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan

"Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans

Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs

Enhanced pay for parental leave

Retail discounts and cashback scheme

Annual salary review

Discretionary annual bonus up to 15%



Why You Should Apply:



This newly created role offers the chance to shape processes from the ground up while working in a supportive and forward-thinking IT team. If you're passionate about reducing service disruption, enhancing operational excellence, and driving real change, this could be your next big step.



Ready to Apply?



Contact Daniel Newton to find out more.

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.

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