Automation Engineer (Chef)

Automation Engineer (Chef)
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6-month contract
Outside IR35
Remote working
Must be based in the EU
We are seeking an Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Chef InSpec, AWS, and Windows, you will play a key role in designing, automating, and securing enterprise infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of Chef cookbooks, InSpec profiles, and CI/CD automation to enhance cyber resilience and compliance across hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilites

• Deliver engineering solutions aligned with the Cyber Resilient Framework across global Windows and AWS environments.
• Develop and maintain Chef cookbooks and InSpec profiles to enforce compliance, configuration, and security baselines.
• Integrate InSpec compliance testing within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Automate server build, configuration, and deployment processes for Windows and AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Windows, Linux, Cloud, Security) to ensure consistent engineering and automation standards.
• Research and implement emerging automation, cloud, and security technologies to improve operational resilience.

Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Chef DSL, cookbook development, and Chef InSpec profile creation.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, Systems Manager, Config, Security Hub, IAM).
• Proven ability to integrate automation and compliance tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Scripting proficiency in Ruby, PowerShell, or Python.
• Deep understanding of server build, deployment, desired state configuration (DSC), and security hardening.
• Practical experience with automation and configuration tools (Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, working effectively in globally distributed teams.