About the job Network Automation EngineerCompany DescriptionShowtime Consulting is a leading provider of 'Shielded Cloud Solutions.'
Based in Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in secure cloud deployments and extending the cloud to the intelligent edge.
Our expertise spans Azure, Azure Stack, AWS, OpenStack, and Red Hat Linux, serving both commercial and government environments, including government-classified clouds.
Our mission is to forge the future with secure, innovative technologies that protect and uplift communities, while our vision is to revolutionise seamless collaboration across domains on an ultra-secure platform.We have been involved in projects like JP9111, JP9102, Azure Stack Hub, Azure Stack HCI, Azure Protected, AWS Protected, OpenStack Protected, Secret Cloud, Space Management Systems, and Satellite.The RoleWe are seeking a Network Automation Engineer for a long-term contract role supporting a cutting-edge software-defined infrastructure project.
Youll work closely with infrastructure and platform squads to design, develop, and integrate network automation solutions in a secure and complex environment.
This is a Canberra-based, onsite opportunity requiring NV1 clearance.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement automation using Python and Ansible.Assist in integrating third-party infrastructure products into a cohesive software-defined data centre.Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, and test plan execution.Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and apply test-driven development practices.Write and maintain high-quality documentation.Solve complex integration and development challenges across network and software domains.What You BringStrong Python scripting for network automation.Proven experience with Ansible (custom modules/collections).Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, routing protocols).Experience designing, managing, and automating large-scale networks.Familiarity with Git, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development.Exposure to software-defined infrastructure projects.Experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code (IaC).Familiarity with monitoring and security platforms.Why Join Us?Be part of a mission-critical project driving innovation in secure networking.Collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.Access long-term, stable contract work in a high-impact domain.Gain exposure to modern networking, cloud, and automation tools.Competitive rates and Canberra-based opportunity with real purpose.Apply now and be part of our mission to redefine network automation in secure and classified environments.
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