Automation Engineer

Synergis; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Synergis in Atlanta, GA seeks an automation engineer to design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, and REST APIs across IT operations. You will integrate data sources, support patch deployment and remediation, and align automation with security and enterprise standards while collaborating with stakeholders.

This hybrid role requires strong scripting skills, experience with patch and vulnerability tools, and a proactive approach to reducing

Qualifications

• Experience with scripting, automation, and integration technologies such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, YAML, REST APIs, Ansible, and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Knowledge of source control systems like Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with enterprise patch and vulnerability management tools such as Ivanti Security Controls, SCCM, WSUS, and Red Hat Satellite.
• Understanding of Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Cisco platforms.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, patch workflows, infrastructure hardening, and security compliance concepts.
• Ability to integrate data and workflows across multiple platforms via APIs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation, scripting, and integration solutions to enhance ISAC functions.
• Provide technical guidance, review, and direction for automation efforts across teams and vendors.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and deliver reusable, maintainable solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, REST APIs, and related technologies.
• Integrate tools, data sources, and workflows with infrastructure, security, ticketing, and reporting platforms through APIs.
• Support automation of patch deployment, remediation validation, compliance reporting, and hardening activities.
• Align automation efforts with enterprise standards and contribute to shared libraries and modules.
• Monitor emerging automation tools and AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain automation documentation, source control, and version history.
• Test, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automation solutions for accuracy and reliability.
• Support initiatives to expand automation adoption and reduce operational risk.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

REST APIs

Git

Tools

Ivanti Security Controls

SCCM

WSUS

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA (hybrid, on-site 2-3 days a week)

ANTICIPATED DURATION: 3 years

Responsibilities:

• Develop automation, scripting, and integration solutions to enhance the efficiency and scalability of ISAC functions.
• Provide technical guidance, review, and direction for automation efforts across teams and vendors.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and deliver reusable, maintainable solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, REST APIs, and related technologies.
• Integrate tools, data sources, and workflows with infrastructure, security, ticketing, and reporting platforms through APIs.
• Support automation of patch deployment, remediation validation, compliance reporting, and hardening activities.
• Align automation efforts with enterprise standards and contribute to shared libraries and modules.
• Monitor emerging automation tools and AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain automation documentation, source control, and version history.
• Test, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automation solutions for accuracy and reliability.
• Support initiatives to expand automation adoption and reduce operational risk.

Requirements:

• Experience with scripting, automation, and integration technologies such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, YAML, REST APIs, Ansible, and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Knowledge of source control systems like Git, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with enterprise patch and vulnerability management tools such as Ivanti Security Controls, SCCM, WSUS, and Red Hat Satellite.
• Understanding of Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Cisco platforms.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, patch workflows, infrastructure hardening, and security compliance concepts.
• Ability to integrate data and workflows across multiple platforms via APIs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $45 to $60 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.