We’re looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a fast-growing SME to support an ongoing project.

• Day rate: £525 per day Outside IR35
• Location: Farnborough (3 to 4 days per week on-site)
• Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC; DV clearance will be required

You will be working within a cross-functional team to support and enhance a secure cloud platform, focusing on automating operational processes, managing virtualised infrastructure, and ensuring system observability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation or Proxmox.
• Familiar with orchestration tools like Aria Automation Suite or Rundeck.
• Strong system administration background across both Windows and Linux environments.
• Proficient in one or more programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, or Java).
• Skilled in PowerShell, Bash, and SQL scripting.
• Hands-on with IaC tools: Terraform, Ansible, Salt.
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab.
• Strong understanding of API development and system integration (e.g., RESTful APIs, Swagger).
• Solid grasp of networking and database administration.