Junior Automation Consultant

Location: Melbourne
Discipline: Cyber & IT Security
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $AU$90000 - AU$130000 per annum
Contact name: Joshua P

Contact email: Joshuap@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BBBH9980_1752644960
Published: about 6 hours ago

About the Role

We are seeking a versatile and technically capable Junior Automation Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with strong scripting skills, foundational system knowledge across Linux and Windows environments, and a keen interest in DevOps and enterprise automation. The successful candidate will work in a complex enterprise environment, supporting automation initiatives that span infrastructure, cloud, database and application layers.
This is a hands-on role requiring experience with Python, bash scripting, API integrations, and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can work independently, communicate clearly, and navigate enterprise systems and processes effectively.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and bash
  • Support integration and deployment activities across Linux and Windows systems
  • Operate securely on remote servers and manage access controls
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable automation solutions
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI
  • Design and implement API-based integrations to automate workflows across enterprise tools and platforms
  • Automate interactions with systems such as ServiceNow, Splunk, Database and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) using RESTful APIs
  • Contribute to infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform - nice to have)
  • Follow DevOps best practices including version control, automated testing, and continuous integration
  • Participate in enterprise processes such as Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews and ServiceNow workflows
  • Work with databases, cloud platforms, and networking components to support end-to-end automation use cases

Here's what you need

  • Proficient in Python with strong hands-on coding experience
  • Solid understanding of bash scripting and core Linux commands
  • Familiarity with Windows systems and PowerShell scripting (nice to have)
  • Experience with RESTful API integration and automation using APIs
  • Hands-on experience automating workflows with tools like ServiceNow, Splunk, and cloud platforms(Azure preferably)
  • Experience with version control systems such as GitHub, Bitbucket, or Azure Repos
  • Exposure to CI/CD tools and DevOps workflows
  • Basic understanding of networking, databases, and enterprise IT environments
  • Knowledge of secure access and remote server management
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to clearly explain the "how" and "why" behind technical solutions

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