Automation Engineer

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our innovative team. This remote role focuses on automating tasks within our Windows environment to enhance efficiency and performance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in PowerShell scripting and Ansible, contributing to vital automation projects that drive patient care excellence across our healthcare system. Join us to improve health every day!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement funds with matching contribution

Work Perks program with discounts

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Experience as an Automation Engineer in a Windows environment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.
• Knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for Windows-based systems.
• Create and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and monitoring.
• Conduct regular code reviews and optimize automation workflows.

Skills

PowerShell

Ansible

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team and take responsibility for automating various processes and tasks within our Windows environment. As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, reducing manual effort, and improving overall system performance. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Ansible is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for Windows-based systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and define requirements.
• Create and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, configuration management, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Utilize Ansible to streamline the deployment, configuration, and management of Windows servers and applications.
• Participate in the design and implementation of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines.
• Conduct regular code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and optimize automation workflows.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging automation technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for automation-related issues.
• Document automation processes, procedures, and configurations.

Skills and Experience

• Proven work experience as an Automation Engineer in a Windows environment.
• Experience with configuration management tools, such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git, SVN, or TFS.
• Solid understanding of CI / CD concepts and tools, such as Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and related technologies.
• Familiarity with CI / CD concepts and tools, such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of networking, TCP / IP, DNS, and other protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Microsoft certifications, such as MCSE or MCSA.
• Experience with other scripting languages, such as Python or Ruby.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as Azure or AWS.
• Understanding of containerization technologies, such as Docker or Kubernetes.

Location

This position is remote for residents of AL, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, LA, ME, MD, MN, NC, NE, NH, ND, NV, OK, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI and WY.

For more than a decade, Modern Healthcare magazine has ranked Sentara Healthcare as one of the nation's top integrated healthcare systems. That's because we are dedicated to growth, innovation, and patient safety at more than 300 sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, including 12 acute care hospitals.

As the third-largest employer in Virginia, Sentara Healthcare was named by Forbes Magazine as one of America's best large employers. We offer a variety of amenities to our employees, including, but not limited to :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement funds with matching contribution
• Supplemental insurance policies, including legal, Life Insurance and AD&D among others
• Work Perks program including discounted movie and theme park tickets among other great deals
• Opportunities for further advancement within our organization

Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We are setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For information about our employee benefits, please visit : Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)

Join our team! We are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and providing the opportunity for training, development, and growth!

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Qualifications :

BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree

Skills

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

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