Summary
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An experienced automation engineer is sought to help advance enterprise automation capabilities. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing automation solutions with scripting and automation platforms while collaborating across infrastructure, cloud, security, and service management teams.
Highlights
Opportunity to drive enterprise automation initiatives, design scalable solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional technology teams. The role offers involvement in modern automation practices and strategic transformation projects.
Description
About the role
Join NEC Australia and play a key role in advancing enterprise automation capability, working as part of a high-performing team focused on improving operational efficiency, service quality and future AI-enabled automation outcomes.
You'll contribute to the design, architecture and delivery of automation solutions using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Python and PowerShell, helping drive automation adoption across the enterprise.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced automation engineer to work within a team driving NEC's automation transformation, partnering with the Automation Lead and stakeholders across infrastructure, cloud, network, security and ITSM domains.
Key responsibilities
Contribute to the delivery of NEC's enterprise automation strategy and roadmap as part of the broader automation team.Support the ongoing development, administration and optimisation of the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.Design and deliver automation across infrastructure, cloud, networks, security and ITSM.Develop scalable automation solutions using Ansible, Python, PowerShell and APIs.Drive automation governance, standards and best practices.Partner with technical and business leaders to identify and deliver automation opportunities.
About you
8+ years in automation, DevOps, platform engineering or managed services.5+ years' experience with Ansible, AWX or Red Hat AAP.Strong automation development skills in Python, PowerShell and REST APIs.Experience delivering enterprise-scale automation and technology transformation initiatives.Excellent stakeholder and leadership skills.Desirable: Red Hat certifications such as Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) in Ansible Automation, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) with a focus on Linux Automation using Ansible, or equivalent automation-focused certifications.
About us
NEC Australia is at the centre of automation transformation with the mandate, tools and support to build a capability that shapes how the business operates today and how it leverages AI-driven automation tomorrow.
Benefits
Bonus & Wellness Days (after qualifying period)14 weeks paid parental leaveUp to 4 paid volunteer days per yearEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career development and certification supportDiscounts on health insurance, travel, entertainment and moreSalary packaging options available
Ready to Build the Future?
If you're passionate about enterprise automation, platform engineering, and transforming IT operations at scale, we'd love to hear from you.
