Senior Automation Engineer

What you’ll be doing

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade automation frameworks using Ansible and AAP
• Build reusable Ansible roles, playbooks, inventories, and execution environments aligned to best practices.
• Implement and administer Red Hat Ansible Automation (AAP) and OpenShift Platforms, including:
  o    Automation Controller configuration and management
  o    Job templates, workflows, credentials, and RBAC
  o    Inventory and execution environment management
  o    Deliver automation across:
  o    Windows and Linux  provisioning, configuration, patching, and lifecycle operations
  o    Network infrastructure, including configuration management and operational automation
  o    Virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware or KVM)
• Support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms through:
  o    Automation of supporting infrastructure and services
  o    Platform-adjacent operational tasks
  o    Integration of Ansible automation with container platforms
• Implement operational and security automation, including:
  o    Configuration standardisation and compliance enforcement
  o    Vulnerability remediation and security uplift initiatives
  o    Reduction of manual and error prone operational activities
• Collaborate closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Platform, Network, and Security teams.
• Produce clear, maintainable documentation and reusable automation assets.
   
  What will make you successful in this role?

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy building reliable, scalable automation that simplifies complex infrastructure and enables teams to move faster.
To be succesful you will bring hands‑on expertise with Ansible automation, including:

• Designing and developing Ansible playbooks and reusable roles
• Structuring inventories, variables, and best‑practice automation patterns
• Automating across diverse environments including Linux, Windows, network devices, cloud platforms, virtualization, storage, and backup systems
• Proven experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and are comfortable working within Red Hat OpenShift environments.
• Extensive experience automating Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and / or Windows  systems.
• Experience in network automation, including managing and automating network device configurations and operational workflows.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and/or Red Hat OpenShift, particularly where automation integrates with platform or infrastructure services.
• Experience automating or integrating with virtualization platforms.
• Strong scripting and automation fundamentals.

Working Conditions

• Permanent, full‑time role
• Perth‑based (with collaboration across broader teams)

Why is this an exciting opportunity? 

Atturra is one of the fastest growing ASX-listed advisory and IT solutions companies in Australia, giving you a strong foundation to fulfil your career ambitions. 

We currently have 1100+ professionals working across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong who are using innovation to lead the way. 

The Managed Services division of Atturra provides leading Hybrid IT, Private Cloud, and Connectivity services, backed by decades of industry experience. Our expertise, combined with the strength of our people, makes us one of the most complete and prominent “as-a-service” providers in the market.

What our people say: 

“Atturra has a great working environment and management are very supportive of their staff. We celebrate success and have fun while working hard.”

Why you’ll love working here

Culture of possibility 

At Atturra we embrace innovation within our teams, fostering an environment of possibility and growth. We believe in creating a supportive and welcoming culture, where everyone is encouraged to achieve success through collaboration, hard work and dedication.

A strong set of company values 

Our culture is reflected by our employees who demonstrate camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect and excellence in everything they do. These traits have become integral to the way we do business and are the values we strive for. 

Valuable employee benefits 

• Career growth via succession planning, internal mobility programs, and mentorship opportunities.
• Ongoing investment in professional development through industry certifications.
• Employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform.
• Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Support for family and caring responsibilities, including paid parental leave.
• Employee referral program, with monetary incentives offered.