Solution Engineer | Infrastructure Automation and AI (Department of IT)

IT - Software / DB / QA / Web / Graphics / GIS

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Solution Engineer/ Infrastructure Automation and AI (Department of IT)

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The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is a pioneer in the higher education sector of Sri Lanka and offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines. It is committed to provide the best student experience through a dedicated group of academic and non-academic staff. The main campus located in Malabe has excellent academic and recreational facilities.

We are looking for a dynamic and result oriented individual to join our team as Solution Engineer/ Infrastructure Automation and AI attached to the Department of IT in SLIIT Malabe campus.

Key Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Driving automation and AI initiatives across IT infrastructure operations by identifying manual processes and implementing intelligent, automated solutions.
  • Designing, developing, and maintaining automated workflows and scripts to improve operational efficiency, service delivery, and system reliability.
  • Administering and maintaining IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and cloud/on-premises environments to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Monitoring system health, security, and performance, responding to incidents, conducting root-cause analysis, and implementing preventive measures.
  • Managing identity and access controls, backups, disaster recovery processes, and infrastructure upgrades in accordance with organizational policies and industry best practices.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University/ Institution.
  • Minimum of five (05) years of work experience after obtaining the education qualification or a minimum of six (06) years of overall work experience in a relevant discipline including a minimum of one (01) year at an Assistant Manager, Supervisory/ Lead role experience.
  • Hands-on scripting/ automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, Power Automate, or similar).
  • Solid understanding of networking, cloud/ hybrid infrastructure and identity/ access management fundamentals.

SLIIT offers a competitive salary and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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