• 6 Months Contract (with the view to extend)
• Large Government Environment
• NV1 Security Clearance is required

We are seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer who will be contributing to the design, development, and integration of third-party software and hardware for a complex Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) initiative.

Based in Canberra ACT, this position is ideal for professionals passionate about automation, problem-solving, and staying at the forefront of networking technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement software components for an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) project.
• Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to integrate multiple third-party products into a cohesive Software Defined Data Centre (SDDC).
• Engage in complex design and implementation planning sessions.
• Participate in code reviews, implement test-driven development, and action test plans.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive technical, process, and system documentation.
• Integrate software components using CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitLab.
• Contribute to continuous process evaluation and enhancement.
• Investigate and resolve intricate development challenges.

Key Requirements:

• Proficiency in Python for network automation and script development.
• Hands-on expertise with Ansible, including custom module and collection development.
• Strong understanding of networking principles (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, dynamic routing protocols, firewalls) across multiple vendors.
• Experience in large-scale network design and configuration.
• Knowledge of network and security monitoring platforms.
• Experience with Git and other version control systems.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development.
• Exposure to Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) projects.
• Experience with Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code deployments.
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS.
• Background in Government Secure Environments.

Contract Rate: $1,000-$1,100 per Day (incl. super)

Job Ref: 3896350

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