Sr. IT Automation Engineer – Infrastructure & Cloud

Santa Clara, California, United StatesHybridFull TimeSenior$120,000–$155,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

We are seeking a Senior IT Automation Engineer to lead enterprise automation initiatives and improve operational efficiency across a global hybrid IT environment. This role focuses on IT infrastructure and systems automation, not software or QA test automation. Responsibilities include designing and implementing automation using PowerShell, Azure Automation, Power Automate, Freshworks, Workato, and Postman, building scalable automation for user/device provisioning and software deployment, and developing automation for hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. The role requires strong expertise in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, enterprise virtualization, and storage, with proven leadership in large-scale automation initiatives. Candidates must have 8+ years in enterprise IT systems engineering and advanced scripting skills.

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.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

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