Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Job Description :

Short Description : Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Complete Description :

Responsibilities :

COTS IT Infrastructure Automation Solutions Implementation :

• Lead the implementation of Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) IT infrastructure automations solutions, ensuring they meet project requirements and deliver business value.
• Manage vendor coordination to ensure seamless integration and alignment with project goals.

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Management :

• Building one-click, self-service infrastructure and data resource provisioning and decommissioning solutions and dashboards.
• Oversee all phases of the SDLC, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance, with a strong focus on automation and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, resource allocations, and timelines, ensuring adherence to best practices and the Agile framework.

Project Leadership :

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of hybrid cloud projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and on-time completion.
• Utilize Agile methodologies to manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Stakeholder Management :

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align project goals, manage expectations, and ensure clear, consistent communication of progress, risks, and issues.
• Lead regular updates, sprint planning, and retrospectives to keep stakeholders informed and ensure their involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Communication and Documentation :

• Establish and implement effective communication plans, facilitating collaboration across global teams and ensuring stakeholders are well-informed.
• Document project activities, decisions, risks, and issues, ensuring accurate and timely updates are available for project teams and stakeholders.

Risk and Issue Management :

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, employing proactive strategies to mitigate potential impacts.
• Resolve technical challenges by leveraging automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, reducing manual effort, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Technical Team Collaboration and Leadership :

• Lead a team, including engineering, quality assurance, and infrastructure, providing clear guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative environment, to encourage innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Compliance and Standards Adherence :

• Ensure all projects comply with established governance frameworks, including Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Level 3 standards, and adhere to industry best practices.
• Drive compliance efforts, including managing critical projects with regulatory bodies, to safeguard against potential business risks.

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement :

• Implement process optimization strategies, such as enhancing workflows and automating processes, to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, integrating relevant innovations into project practices to continuously improve project outcomes.

Qualifications :

• Managing the full system development lifecycle from inception through deployment and the support of maintenance activities experience (Ten (10) years).
• Project Manager leading large project initiatives experience (Eight (8) years).
• Agile / Hybrid methodology experience (Eight (8) years).
• Ability to work independently.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
• Education : A bachelor’s degree in science, Technology or Mathematics or Equivalent experience and certifications such as Project Management

Professional, certified Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Master in the field of Computer and IT Technology

Skills Matrix :

Experience managing full system development lifecycle. Required 10 Years

Project management experience leading large project initiatives. Required 8 Years

Agile / Hybrid Methodology experience. Required 8 Years

PMP or CSM certification. Required

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Mathematics or related field. Required

Flexible work from home options available.