Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Designation: Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Role Overview

The Infrastructure Automation Engineer will design, implement, and operate enterprise‑grade automation solutions using VMware Aria Automation. The role focuses on end‑to‑end VM lifecycle automation, Day‑2 operations, and secure integration with core enterprise platforms, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.

Location: Mumbai/Navi Mumbai

Years of experience: 7 to 15 Years

Key Responsibilities

1. Infrastructure Automation & VMware

• Design, develop, and operate automation solutions using VMware Aria Automation (vRealize Automation)
• Automate end‑to‑end VM provisioning and Day‑2 operations (CPU, memory, disk, lifecycle tasks)
• Develop reusable blueprints, workflows, and policies aligned to enterprise standards
• Integrate Aria Automation with:
• vSphere / VCF
• Active Directory (AD)
• DNS / IPAM
• CMDB / ServiceNow
• Security & patching tools (e.g., Nessus, Redhat Satellite, WSUS)

2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Azure DevOps

• Implement automation using Python, Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI
• Apply DevOps best practices:
• Version control
• CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with Platform, OS, DB, Network, and Security teams for automation use cases
• Ensure automation complies with security, compliance, and audit requirements

3. Troubleshooting & Operations

• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for automation issues.
• Optimize workflows for reliability, performance, and scalability
• Support production, UAT, and DR automation environments

4. Documentation & Governance

• Create and maintain:
• SOPs / Automation runbooks
• Design documents
• Provide audit evidence and documentation for internal and external audits
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, vendors, and cross‑functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Science preferred) or equivalent with relevant certifications
• 7+ years in Infrastructure Automation
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with VMware Aria Automation

Key Skills

• VMware Aria Automation / vRealize Automation
• VMware vSphere
• Python , PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Enterprise documentation and stakeholder communication

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in large, regulated enterprise environments
• Process‑driven mindset with focus on automation value
• Strong team player with cross‑functional collaboration experience

Preferred / Good to Have

• Experience in banking or regulated environments

Knowledge of Kubernetes / private cloud automation