Automation Engineer

NetApp, Inc. • Durham, NC

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About The Position

We are seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer with strong development skills who can contribute to cloud automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and emerging AI-enabled initiatives. The ideal candidate has a developer-first mindset with solid foundational infrastructure knowledge.

Requirements

• Strong fundamentals in computers, operating systems (Linux and Windows), networking, and storage.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or OCI).
• 3+ years of experience with one or more cloud platforms.
• Understanding of cloud networking and security.
• Strong coding skills in Python or similar languages.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools.
• Familiarity with API integrations, CI/CD, and modern DevOps tooling.
• Good working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux.
• Understanding of application-layer protocols.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related IT field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 8 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

• AWS or Azure certification preferred (AWS ideal).
• Exposure to AI/ML automation use cases is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of Infrastructure-as-Code, automation frameworks, and configuration management.
• Build and maintain automation pipelines for cloud deployments.
• Contribute to cloud solution design across AWS, Azure, and OCI.
• Participate in cloud governance, security, lifecycle management, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver solutions.
• Provide mentorship and troubleshooting guidance.
• Represent automation in architectural reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees