
Infrastructure Automation Engineer
Kotak Mahindra Bank • Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India
**Role & seniority: ** Infrastructure Automation Engineer (7–15 years)
**Location & work type: ** Mumbai / Navi Mumbai (work type not specified)
**Stack/tools: **
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VMware: VMware Aria Automation (vRealize Automation), VMware vSphere, vSphere/VCF
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Integrations: Active Directory, DNS/IPAM, CMDB/ServiceNow, security/patching tools (e.g., Nessus, Redhat Satellite, WSUS)
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IaC/DevOps: Python, Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI, Azure DevOps (CI/CD & version control)
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Design/implement/operate VM lifecycle automation with VMware Aria Automation (end-to-end provisioning + Day-2 ops: CPU/memory/disk/lifecycle tasks).
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Build reusable blueprints/workflows/policies and integrate Aria Automation with enterprise platforms (vSphere/VCF, AD, DNS/IPAM, CMDB/ServiceNow, security/patching tools).
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Troubleshoot automation issues and optimize workflow reliability/performance for prod/UAT/DR; support governance and audit documentation.
**Must-have skills: **
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7+ years infrastructure automation experience
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Minimum 2 years hands-on VMware Aria Automation / vRealize Automation
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Python, Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI; CI/CD/version control via Azure DevOps
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Strong troubleshooting/root-cause analysis
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Experience documenting SOPs/runbooks and providing audit evidence in regulated environments
**Nice-to-haves: **
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Banking/other regulated-industry experience
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Knowledge of Kubernetes / private cl
Full Description
Designation: Infrastructure Automation Engineer
Role Overview The Infrastructure Automation Engineer will design, implement, and operate enterprise‑grade automation solutions using VMware Aria Automation. The role focuses on end‑to‑end VM lifecycle automation, Day‑2 operations, and secure integration with core enterprise platforms, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
Location: Mumbai/Navi Mumbai
Years of experience: 7 to 15 Years
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Automation & VMware
- Design, develop, and operate automation solutions using VMware Aria Automation (vRealize Automation)
- Automate end‑to‑end VM provisioning and Day‑2 operations (CPU, memory, disk, lifecycle tasks)
- Develop reusable blueprints, workflows, and policies aligned to enterprise standards
Integrate Aria Automation with
- vSphere / VCF
- Active Directory (AD)
- DNS / IPAM
- CMDB / ServiceNow
- Security & patching tools (e.g., Nessus, Redhat Satellite, WSUS)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Azure DevOps
- Implement automation using Python, Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI
Apply DevOps best practices
- Version control
- CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with Platform, OS, DB, Network, and Security teams for automation use cases
- Ensure automation complies with security, compliance, and audit requirements
- Troubleshooting & Operations
- Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for automation issues.
- Optimize workflows for reliability, performance, and scalability
- Support production, UAT, and DR automation environments
- Documentation & Governance
Create and maintain
- SOPs / Automation runbooks
- Design documents
- Provide audit evidence and documentation for internal and external audits
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, vendors, and cross‑functional teams
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (Science preferred) or equivalent with relevant certifications 7+ years in Infrastructure Automation Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with VMware Aria Automation
Key Skills VMware Aria Automation / vRealize Automation VMware vSphere Python , PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Enterprise documentation and stakeholder communication
Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management Ability to work in large, regulated enterprise environments Process‑driven mindset with focus on automation value Strong team player with cross‑functional collaboration experience
Preferred / Good to Have Experience in banking or regulated environments Knowledge of Kubernetes / private cloud automation