Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cloud Automation Engineer to design, build, and optimize infrastructure automation solutions across cloud-based and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise with tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation, and will be proficient in establishing robust CI/CD pipelines.

This role also focuses on leveraging VMware automation and the Aria stack to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices. In addition, hands-on experience with OpenShift, Nutanix platforms, and Hyperscaler environments such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is highly desirable to support the organization’s multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud automation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration
   • Develop and maintain reusable and scalable IaC templates using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
   • Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
   • Implement and manage infrastructure automation solutions by leveraging VMware tools and the Aria stack.
   • Enable policy-as-code practices to ensure compliance and governance across automated deployments.
   • Manage OpenShift clusters to support containerized application environments.
2. CI/CD Pipelines
   • Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for automating the build, test, and deployment of infrastructure and application code.
   • Integrate automated testing and quality gates to ensure reliability and performance of deployments.
   • Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.
3. Cloud Platform Management
   • Work with platforms such as VMware, OCI and Google Cloud to deploy and optimize cloud infrastructure.
   • Use IaC tools to support multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies.
   • Enable cloud-native architecture and containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker.
   • Utilize VMware automation tools to enhance operational efficiency and deliver self-service capabilities (VMware Aria Ops Orchestrator)
   • Integrate and automate solutions across Nutanix platforms and hyperscaler environments such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
4. Monitoring & Optimization
   • Monitor infrastructure performance and implement auto-scaling and self-healing mechanisms.
   • Identify and automate repetitive operational tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
   • Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
5. Collaboration & Documentation
   • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to align infrastructure automation with business goals.
   • Maintain clear and detailed documentation of automation scripts, pipelines, and architecture.
   • Provide training and mentorship to team members on IaC tools and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Technical Expertise:
   • Advanced knowledge of Ansible, Terraform for IaC implementation.
   • Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.
   • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
   • Experience with VMware automation platforms and the Aria stack to support cloud and virtualization initiatives.
   • Experience working with Nutanix environments (AHV, Prism, Calm) for infrastructure automation.
   • Familiarity with version control systems like Git and GitOps workflows.
2. Nice to Have:
   • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider Hyperscaler as OCI
   • Solid understanding and Administration of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Red Hat OpenShift.
3. Soft Skills:
   • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
4. Experience:
   • Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure automation on VMware Private Cloud Stack or Public Cloud OCI Platform, Cloud Engineering, or DevOps roles.
   • Proven experience in deploying and managing IaC at scale with Terraform and Configuration Management using Ansible.

Certifications

• Certifications in Terraform (HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate), OCI, or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD/OpenShift Specialist Ex280)
• VMware Certifications
• Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) and Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI)