Ansible Automation Engineer; tenure

About the Role

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Digital Modernisation Division, working in complex, multi‑vendor technology environments. This is a 9‑month maximum‑tenure contract role.

The role requires technical expertise in automation engineering, including implementation and management of Ansible Automation infrastructure and playbooks. Bring a thoughtful, solutions‑focused approach, strong communication skills, and a commitment to learning while optimizing network performance and operational efficiency.

We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace that supports employees’ diverse family roles.

• 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.

• 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 Power Shell to support automation solutions.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems, cloud platforms, and modern Dev Ops 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.
• This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and to obtain and maintain a baseline level security clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.