Automation Consultant
Location: The Randstad
Type: Hybrid
We are hiring an Automation Consultant to design, implement, and optimise automated infrastructure and platform solutions for enterprise customers in the Netherlands. This role focuses on building scalable, reliable automation across Linux, cloud, and virtualised environments, helping organisations improve stability, performance, and operational efficiency.
Our Values
Our work as an automation and cloud consultancy is guided by a clear set of principles:
Passion for IT
High level of knowledge and expertise
Independent and honest advice
Strong sense of ownership and commitment
Pragmatic and results driven mindset
Integrity and reliability
Flexibility and transparency in everything we do
Automation Consultant – The Role
As an Automation Consultant , you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimising automated infrastructure and platform solutions for enterprise customers in the Netherlands. In this role, you will work across Linux, cloud, and virtualised environments. As a result, clients are able to improve stability, scalability, and operational efficiency through well-designed automation and best practices.
Moreover, you will collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to translate technical requirements into robust, automated solutions. Because of this, clear communication and ownership are essential parts of the role, especially when working with Dutch-speaking customers and international stakeholders.
Why This Automation Consultant Role Matters
Today, many automation initiatives fail because they focus only on tools. However, this role is different. Instead, it focuses on building automation as a system that scales and remains reliable over time.
Therefore, the Automation Consultant has a direct impact on long-term platform stability and operational success. In addition, you will gain exposure to complex enterprise environments and modern technologies, which makes this role both challenging and rewarding.
Language Requirements
Professional level Dutch, spoken and written
Professional level English, spoken and written
Must Have Skills and Experience
To succeed as an Automation Consultant in the Netherlands, you should have:
Strong Linux experience, particularly Red Hat
Cloud platforms including Azure, AWS and GCP
Configuration management and automation using Ansible
Experience with service management tooling such as monitoring, alerting and ticketing systems
Scripting skills using Python, Bash, PowerShell and JSON
Solid understanding of virtualisation technologies, including VMware, Hyper V, Proxmox, and AHV
Nice to Have
Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation or Bicep
Container technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker
Backup and recovery solutions including Commvault, Veeam or similar tools
Storage technologies such as NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE or Nutanix
Experience with Git and GitOps workflows
Identity and access management knowledge
CI/CD pipeline experience
What You Can Expect
Work on complex, high impact automation projects
Exposure to a wide range of technologies and enterprise environments
A culture built on trust, ownership and technical excellence
The opportunity to influence solutions and make a real difference for clients
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