<h1>Job Summary</h1>Citi Chennai is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Identity &amp; Access Automation Engineer to join our team. This role is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our Identity &amp; Access Management (IAM) infrastructure through automation. The successful candidate will be instrumental in automating repetitive infrastructure tasks across the lifecycle of enterprise application services, working within a dynamic global environment.<h1>Roles &amp; Responsibilities</h1><h2>Automation Development &amp; Implementation:</h2><ul><li>Design, develop, and implement automation code for repeated infrastructure tasks, focusing on IAM services.</li><li>Perform unit testing of automation scripts and solutions to ensure quality and reliability.</li><li>Manage deployment of automation solutions across different environments (development, UAT, production).</li><li>Conduct integration testing to ensure seamless operation of automated processes within the existing infrastructure.</li></ul><h2>Requirements Gathering &amp; Planning:</h2><ul><li>Collaborate with partner teams to gather automation requirements and identify opportunities for efficiency gains.</li><li>Work closely with the Automation Lead to plan and schedule automation changes, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business priorities.</li></ul><h2>SDLC and Version Control:</h2><ul><li>Adhere to established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes throughout the automation development lifecycle.</li><li>Utilize version control systems effectively for managing automation code and configurations.</li></ul><h2>Collaboration &amp; Communication:</h2><ul><li>Work closely with global team members, fostering strong collaborative relationships and ensuring effective communication across different time zones.</li><li>Clearly articulate technical concepts and automation benefits to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Operational Support:</h2><ul><li>Provide ad-hoc support during out-of-office hours and weekends as required, particularly for production changes which often occur outside standard business hours.</li><li>Participate in a rotational schedule for weekend service health checks, typically once or twice a month.</li></ul><h1>Job Requirements</h1><h2>Experience:</h2><ul><li>8-10 years of overall Information Technology (IT) experience.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Jenkins.</li></ul><h2>Technical Skills:</h2><ul><li>Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.</li><li>Basic proficiency with UNIX/Linux terminal commands, including performing system diagnostics and restarting services.</li><li>Understanding of middleware technologies such as IHS (IBM HTTP Server) and WASND (WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment).</li><li>Proficiency in version control systems including GIT and Bitbucket.</li><li>Experience with project and task management tools such as JIRA.</li><li>Familiarity with documentation and collaboration platforms like Confluence.</li><li>Experience with Change Management processes using Service Now.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop, test, and deploy automation code.</li></ul><h2>Soft Skills:</h2><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for working with global teams and diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.</li><li>Proactive approach to identifying automation opportunities and driving improvements.</li><li>Adaptability and willingness to provide support during non-standard working hours when necessary.</li></ul><h1>Education:</h1><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.</li></ul>------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Information Security------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review <a href="https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm" target="_blank">Accessibility at Citi</a>. 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