Ansible Automation Engineer – 12 month maximum tenure contract

Leidos

Automation Engineer working in multi-vendor technology environments at Leidos Australia. Design, develop, and maintain Ansible Automation solutions in a collaborative team.

Posted 7/2/2026contractCanberra • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining automation solutions using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices. Proficient in scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell to enhance automation workflows and improve operational efficiency.

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Red Hat Ansible Automation PlatformInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD PracticesScripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Linux/Unix Systems

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Hard Skills

Ansible PlaybooksAutomation WorkflowsConfiguration ManagementOrchestrationVersion Control (Git)

Soft Skills

CollaborationDocumentationProblem-SolvingRelationship BuildingManaging Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Red Hat Ansible Automation PlatformCI/CD PipelinesCloud Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Level Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure AutomationDevOps Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudLinuxPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and collections to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment
Manage and optimise the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform environment, including inventories, credentials, and controllers
Translate manual processes into scalable, reliable automation workflows integrated with enterprise platforms and services
Embed automation into CI/CD pipelines and delivery processes to improve consistency and efficiency
Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve automation frameworks and practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience developing and maintaining automation using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, including playbooks, roles, and workflows
Strong understanding of infrastructure automation concepts such as Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, and orchestration
Scripting experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to support automation solutions
Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems, cloud platforms, and modern DevOps practices including CI/CD and version control (Git)
Strong collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships
Successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be able to gain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement