Infrastructure Automation Analyst

Job Description :

A senior Infrastructure Automation Analyst, responsible for the development, maintenance & continuous improvement of infrastructure automations.

As a member of the Infrastructure Automation team, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute when discussing and designing new automations and troubleshoot and support existing automations across the tech stack.

The Infrastructure Services Team are responsible for approximately 3,000 Windows and Linux servers across multiple data centres globally and within AWS Cloud.

The team's responsibilities include server hosting, storage, and backup/DR & recoveries, all managed for strict compliance to enterprise security standards.

The role involves working as a member of the automation team, developing and maintaining automation solutions.

Work closely with operations and project teams throughout the wider Technology team to identify opportunities for automation and driving an automation mindset.

Although the role's primary function is Infrastructure Operations automation, it also involves development of automation solutions for other Technology teams when requested.

Key Responsibilities :

- Proficient in scripting : Particularly PowerShell and Python.

- Automation Tools : Experience with tooling such as Ansible Automation Platform.

- CI/CD Pipelines : Knowledge of Continuous integration and continuous deployment practices and tooling, particularly Jenkins.

- Knowledge of Devops and IAC concepts and tooling, particularly Terraform.

- Operating Systems : Strong knowledge of operating systems, particularly Windows Server and Redhat Linux.

- API Integration : Proficiency in automating that leverages API and web services.

- Git / Atlassian Bitbucket.

- Cloud Services : Experience working with AWS Cloud Solutions.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelors/Master degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent.

Person should have above qualifications and 4 -7 years of experience in relevant disciplines including :

- Excellent teamwork; able to collaborate with peers, business partners, project managers and leaders.

- Problem solver; ability to diagnose issues, identify solutions and implement effective fixes.

- Attention to detail; Precision in writing code and catching errors and bugs in code.

- Adaptability; Able to adjust to changes to project demands, technologies, and team dynamics.

- Creativity; Innovative thinking that leads to the development of unique solutions to existing challenges.

- A self-motivated technologist keen to learn new technologies and skills to complete tasks.

- Take a methodical and analytical approach to tasks.

- Be inquisitive - asking questions of existing processes and identifying opportunities for automation.

- Build strong working relationships with global and regional teams.

- An excellent communicator who is able to convey their ideas clearly and concisely.

- Able to work collaboratively with others and discuss and share ideas.

- Strong documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Candidates who have used following tools (or have familiarity with below) will have added advantage :

- VMWare vSphere.

- Red Hat Linux.

- PowerBI.

- System Center Configuration Manager.

- ServiceNow Automation.

- System Center Operations Manager.

- Microsoft Active Directory.

- Tidal Enterprise Scheduler.

- SQL.

- Javascript.

- Sumologic.

- AWS CloudFormation.

About Our Company :

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years.

We are a U.based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence.

The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work.

You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community.

So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.