Principal, Infrastructure Automation

***Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote***

***We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent full-time role***

A prestigious company is looking for a Principal, Infrastructure Automation. This role will focus on innovation and automation around the company s Linux systems, Kubernetes architecture, VMware virtualization, Networking, Cloud, etc.

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Mandatory: TOGAF Certification (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
• Professional Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering or architecture, with demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Deep technical expertise in Linux system administration and Kubernetes architecture.
• Extensive experience designing and operating VMware environments, including vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and NSX.
• Strong background in network architecture including TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, VPNs, load balancing, DNS/DHCP, and cloud networking (e.g., AWS VPC, Transit Gateway).
• Demonstrated ability to lead automation and IaC initiatives across hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Deep understanding of modern infrastructure architecture, including compute, network, storage, and cloud-native platforms (preferably AWS).
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in Linux administration, system-level debugging, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes architecture, deployment strategies, and cluster management.
• Strong experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, observability platforms, and ITSM tools.
• Sound knowledge of information security, compliance, and risk management as it relates to infrastructure.