Automation Engineer (Chef)

Xcede Recruitment Solutions • TRAFFIC • Not Specified, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Automation Engineer (Chef) - 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, to 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 Responsibilities

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.

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