NEC Corporation

Senior Automation Engineer

NEC Corporation  •  Docklands, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

About the role

Join NEC Australia and play a key role in advancing enterprise automation capability, working as part of a high-performing team focused on improving operational efficiency, service quality and future AI-enabled automation outcomes.

You'll contribute to the design, architecture and delivery of automation solutions using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Python and PowerShell, helping drive automation adoption across the enterprise.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced automation engineer to work within a team driving NEC's automation transformation, partnering with the Automation Lead and stakeholders across infrastructure, cloud, network, security and ITSM domains.

Key responsibilities

  • Contribute to the delivery of NEC's enterprise automation strategy and roadmap as part of the broader automation team.
  • Support the ongoing development, administration and optimisation of the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
  • Design and deliver automation across infrastructure, cloud, networks, security and ITSM.
  • Develop scalable automation solutions using Ansible, Python, PowerShell and APIs.
  • Drive automation governance, standards and best practices.
  • Partner with technical and business leaders to identify and deliver automation opportunities.

About you

  • 8+ years in automation, DevOps, platform engineering or managed services.
  • 5+ years' experience with Ansible, AWX or Red Hat AAP.
  • Strong automation development skills in Python, PowerShell and REST APIs.
  • Experience delivering enterprise-scale automation and technology transformation initiatives.
  • Excellent stakeholder and leadership skills.
  • Desirable: Red Hat certifications such as Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) in Ansible Automation, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) with a focus on Linux Automation using Ansible, or equivalent automation-focused certifications.

About us

NEC Australia is at the centre of automation transformation with the mandate, tools and support to build a capability that shapes how the business operates today and how it leverages AI-driven automation tomorrow.

Benefits

  • Bonus & Wellness Days (after qualifying period)
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Up to 4 paid volunteer days per year
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career development and certification support
  • Discounts on health insurance, travel, entertainment and more
  • Salary packaging options available

Ready to Build the Future?

If you're passionate about enterprise automation, platform engineering, and transforming IT operations at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

NEC Corporation

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at http://www.nec.com

NEC's Strengths and Competencies

・Named "2017 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World"​ an Index Listing the World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations

・Named one of the "World's Top 100 Most Innovative Organizations for 2016"​ by Thomson Reuters

・Face recognition technology achieved No. 1 in the recent Face in Video Evaluation (FIVE, *1) testing performed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (*2)

(*1) https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/face-video-evaluation-five

(*2) Results shown from the Face In Video Evaluation (FIVE), the Multiple Biometric Grand Challenge (MBGC), the Multiple Biometric Evaluation (MBE) and the Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) do not constitute endorsement of any particular product by the U.S. Government.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
nec.com
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