Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Description

Summary: This role supports the automation of IT infrastructure setup, management, and operational processes using standard automation tools. Highlights: 1. Focus on infrastructure automation with standard tools. 2. Opportunity for continuous learning and knowledge sharing. 3. Work with cutting-edge technologies like Terraform and Ansible. **Solutions 360**, a service and technology services company of MDS Group is recruiting for an **Infrastructure Automation Engineer.** This role focuses on supporting the automation of IT infrastructure setup, management, support, and operational processes using standard automation tools. **Function Responsibilities** * Assist with setup of infrastructure automation processes and standards. * Developing, maintaining and troubleshooting PowerShell scripts and modules. * Deploy infrastructure using Terraform, develop modules and templates for repeatable, standardised deployments. * Using Ansible for configuration management, developing playbooks and standard configurations * Packaging applications for deployment via automation tools. * Management of underlying infrastructure of Vantage platform including documentation, support, and continuous improvement. * Working with Vantage and other development teams on changes/upgrades to supporting infrastructure. * Assisting IT teams with process automation. Gathering requirements, designing and documenting solutions through to implementation and training in use of automation tools. * Knowledge sharing with other IT teams to increase utilisation of automation tools within the wider IT department. * Continuously updating technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and training materials. * Assist with the remediation of risks identified through risk management process. * Assisting with day\-to\-day infrastructure management, resolving issues, deployments, migrations, various project and BAU work. * Continuously improve knowledge and understanding across the various software and hardware technologies supported by the team. * Manage and prioritize tasks efficiently keeping detailed logs of actions and time spent on tasks **About you** * Strong PowerShell scripting skills * Broad, hands\-on experience with IT infrastructure and automation * Solid knowledge of Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra, and Office 365 * Experience with Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, and serverless) * Good understanding of networking concepts * Experience with infrastructure as code and configuration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible or similar) * Familiarity with application packaging tools (e.g., Chocolatey or similar) * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and deliver high\-quality services while meeting targets * **Nice to have:** Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines, ServiceNow, and application packaging using Chocolatey * Fluent in English (mandatory) * Residence in Portugal (or willingness to relocate) **About us** We began in Portugal 40 years ago. Since then, we focus on specialisation and knowledge, on an international network, on people and on technology. We have innovated, grown and become a multinational group specialising in insurance and risk consulting. With an active presence in 11 countries – Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Angola, Mozambique, Switzerland, Malta, Chile, Cyprus, Mexico and USA – we also operate around the world through Brokerslink, a global broking company, founded by MDS in 2004\. Brokerslink manages a network of brokers and speciality risk and consulting firms located in 133 countries. We are part of The Ardonagh Group, the world’s largest independent broking group in the United Kingdom and one of the top 20 brokers in the world, posting revenue over USD$1\.5Bn, employing 11,000\+ people across 250 offices. This operation amplifies our access to specialist resources, technology, and the ability to offer innovative solutions as well as the highest standards of service to our customers anywhere in the world. **Equal Opportunity Employer** MDS ensures that all applications are assessed fairly and impartially, based solely on the candidate’s skills and profile, guaranteeing a recruitment process free from any form of discrimination. \#MDS