Sr. IT Automation Engineer – Infrastructure & Cloud
Description
Note- This role focuses on IT infrastructure and systems automation, not software or QA test automation.
Candidates with backgrounds primarily in test automation, CI/CD pipelines, or application QA will not be considered.
We are seeking a Senior IT Automation Engineer to lead enterprise automation initiatives and improve operational efficiency across a global hybrid IT environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement automation using PowerShell, Azure Automation, Power Automate, Freshworks, Workato, and Postman
- Build scalable automation for user/device provisioning, software deployment, and self-service workflows
- Develop automation for hybrid cloud and on-prem environments
- Integrate automation with Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra, Intune, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint
- Administer Active Directory, DNS, GPOs, and Windows Server (2016+)
- Manage virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and NAS/SAN storage
- Lead global automation projects, create dashboards, and maintain documentation
Requirements
- 8+ years in enterprise IT systems engineering
- Advanced automation and scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Batch)
- Strong expertise in Active Directory and Microsoft 365
- Experience with Azure and AWS
- Background in enterprise virtualization and storage
- Proven leadership in large-scale automation initiatives
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
On-Call & Availability
- Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule
- Respond to critical incidents and support after-hours deployments
Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $120,000 - $155,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.
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