We're looking for multiple detail-oriented and analytical Puppet Consultants to join our infrastructure team in Melbourne, Australia. In this hands-on role, you will work directly with Puppet configuration management tools to automate and optimize our infrastructure. You'll collaborate with experienced consultants and cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain infrastructure solutions that drive operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in infrastructure automation while contributing to meaningful projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and deploy Puppet manifests and modules to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
- Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) practices across the organization
- Troubleshoot configuration management issues and optimize Puppet deployments for performance and reliability
- Collaborate with senior consultants and DevOps teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Perform hands-on system administration tasks on Linux/Unix environments
- Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for Puppet configurations, processes, and best practices
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of infrastructure automation practices
- Monitor and analyze infrastructure performance, identifying opportunities for optimization
- Support the onboarding and training of team members on Puppet tools and methodologies
- Assist in maintaining version control systems and CI/CD pipeline integrations

Requirements





- Hands-on experience with Puppet framework or similar configuration management tools
- Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and command-line operations
- Solid understanding of infrastructure automation and configuration management principles
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Ruby, Bash, or Python
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure (preferred)
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (preferred)
- Puppet certification or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to document technical solutions clearly

Why join us

At NCS Australia, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our comprehensive global learning and development program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Plus, you'll be mentored by some of the industry's best, and have access to a worldwide network of career opportunities.



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Other key stuff

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks.

As we navigate through our business integration process, we will continue to issue contracts under our existing entities of ARQ, Dialog, CatapultBI, ICEMEDIA, Eighty20, Riley or AccessHQ.

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Why join us

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Finge

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