Senior Automation Engineer

Atturra

Perth WA

Database Development and Administration (Information and Communication Technology)

Full time

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Company description:

ATTURRA OPERATIONS PTY LTD

Job description:

What you'll be doing

Join a project?driven team delivering impactful automation solutions.

We' are looking for an Automation Engineer with experience in Red Hat Ansible and OpenShift to deliver initiatives that reduce manual effort, uplift automation maturity, and support consistency and security across infrastructure,. The role operates in a RHEL?centric environment, integrated with Windows, networking, virtualization, and Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms.

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:

Automation Controller configuration and management

Job templates, workflows, credentials, and RBAC

Inventory and execution environment management

Deliver automation across:

Windows and Linux provisioning, configuration, patching, and lifecycle operations

Network infrastructure, including configuration management and operational automation

Virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware or KVM)

Support Kubernetes and OpenShift platforms through:

Automation of supporting infrastructure and services

Platform-adjacent operational tasks

Integration of Ansible automation with container platforms

Implement operational and security automation, including:

Configuration standardisation and compliance enforcement

Vulnerability remediation and security uplift initiatives

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.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Atturra, we are committed to addressing the digital skills gap and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds — including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse individuals, and other underrepresented groups.

Commitment to supporting Australia's veterans

We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Department of Veterans' Affairs Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC). Atturra is dedicated to supporting Australia's veteran community by enhancing recruitment, support, retention, and leadership opportunities. Our goal is to ensure veterans build meaningful and impactful careers with us.

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."

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online via our Careers page. Late applications or those sent by email will not be prioritised. Please ensure your application is complete and that you have answered all required questions before submitting.

Talent Pool

This recruitment process may also be used to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary opportunities that may arise within the next 12 months.

Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters

Our Talent Acquisition team is managing this recruitment process and will reach out if additional support is required. Atturra only accepts referrals from agencies on our official supplier list via the Agency Portal. To participate, agencies must complete our procurement process, hold an approved fee agreement, and be formally invited by the Talent Acquisition team for a specific vacancy.

Submissions made outside of this process will not be considered. We also request that agencies do not contact Atturra employees outside the Talent Acquisition team regarding hiring matters.

Please note, our supplier list is reviewed annually.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Agencies interested in joining our official supplier list may send an expression of interest to talentacquisition@atturra.com