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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Global professional services: assurance, tax, consulting

Senior Automation Expert - Ansible, Python

DevOps EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeBudapest, HungaryNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise automation solutions.
  • Expert-level Ansible skills, including independently creating complex playbooks, reusable roles, and custom modules.
  • Strong scripting and software development skills, primarily in Python.
  • Practical experience with API integrations and designing automated workflows.
  • Confident Linux engineering and troubleshooting skills in an enterprise environment.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code principles, including version control, repeatability, and maintainability of solutions.
  • Experience with VMware-based virtualized infrastructure.
  • Ability to make independent technical decisions and carry complex engineering initiatives through as a senior expert.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and an approach that seeks to reduce unnecessary complexity and manual tasks.
  • Confident, work-capable English language skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement modular, reusable automation solutions using Ansible, vendor APIs, and custom scripts.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance complex Ansible playbooks, roles, and custom modules.
  • Support and optimize existing automation processes in collaboration with security and infrastructure engineering teams.
  • Automate configuration and operational tasks for network and security devices, such as firewalls, proxies, and load balancers.
  • Develop Python-based API integrations and automation components.
  • Connect automation platforms with internal monitoring and reporting systems to create consistent end-to-end workflows.
  • Evaluate new commercial and open-source automation tools and design and implement proof-of-concept solutions.
  • Test automated processes and improve their error handling, security, and reliability.
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in Linux and virtualized environments.
  • Technically lead automation initiatives from design through production deployment.
  • Prepare technical documentation, establish best practices, and share knowledge.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience automating security infrastructure based on Check Point or Palo Alto.
  • Experience automating network or security infrastructure, such as firewalls, proxies, or load balancers.
  • Experience with Cortex XSOAR or another SOAR platform and developing automated security workflows.
  • Practical knowledge of Ansible Automation Platform or AWX.
  • Experience integrating with monitoring and reporting systems, such as PRIZM.
  • Knowledge of Terraform, Git, and CI/CD processes that support automation.
  • Practice securely managing secrets, access, and credentials.
  • Experience comparing automation tools and leading proof-of-concept projects.
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation or a related vendor certification.
  • Experience mentoring professionals and coordinating technical discussions across multiple disciplines.

About the Company

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Global professional services: assurance, tax, consulting

PwC provides assurance (audit), tax, legal services, consulting and deals advisory to organisations worldwide. It uses multidisciplinary teams across accounting, advisory, technology and industry, delivered through a global network of locally established firms that collaborate with technology partners to offer AI, cloud, managed services and digital trust. PwC differentiates itself with an integrated, global-local service model and technology-enabled offerings that address complex client needs across risk, transformation, reporting and sustainability. Its goal is to help clients improve governance, efficiency and value by supporting reporting accuracy, business transformation, risk management and sustainable practices.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$3.3M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1989

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