Sr Automation Engineer - Strong Windows

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 26 week(s)

Skills

Ansible

Job Details

Sr Automation Engineer - Strong Windows
Job at a Glance
Location: Hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA; Strongsville, OH;  Birmingham, AL;  Farmers Branch, TX; or Phoenix AZ
Duration: 26 months
Work Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card only
Schedule: Monday through Friday, core hours 9-3 PM EST, with flexibility for meeting needs outside EST
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr Automation Engineer with a strong background in Windows environments to join a dynamic provisioning and automation team. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining infrastructure automation solutions that serve both on-premises and cloud platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and managing automation scripts and tools to streamline server provisioning, reduce deployment times, and enhance system reliability. Key responsibilities include participating in daily stand-ups, collaborating on JIRA tasks, engaging in solution design sessions, and supporting agile sprints within a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build and improve automation frameworks, leveraging Infrastructure as Code principles, with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and best practices.
Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize automation scripts and processes for infrastructure provisioning and service deployment.
  • Collaborate with teams to understand requirements and translate them into automated solutions.
  • Participate in daily stand-ups, grooming sessions, and sprint planning.
  • Ensure automation solutions are robust, scalable, and secure, supporting both on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for automation tools.
  • Maintain documentation of automation processes and best practices.
Required Experience:
  • Strong expertise with Windows server environments.
  • Proficiency in Ansible, PowerShell, and Chocolatey.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Punctuality, self-motivation, and critical thinking are essential.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA.
  • Knowledge of testing and performance validation environments.
Preferred Education & Experience:
  • Relevant certifications in automation, cloud, or Windows server management are a plus.
  • Previous experience working in an enterprise-level data center or IT infrastructure environments.
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to accommodate meeting schedules across time zones if needed.

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