IT Automation Engineer - Business Technology (Central/Mountain Time - US)

Rithum LinkedIn Board; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rithum LinkedIn Board is seeking an IT Automation Engineer for Business Technology in the Central/Mountain US time zones. The role is remote with Chicago-based presence.

You will design and maintain automation scripts, support identity platforms, and collaborate with Service Desk, Infra, and InfoSec to drive reliable automation across Windows, macOS, and enterprise apps. As part of our remote-first culture, you will leverage AI to accelerate development, document solutions, and reduce manual

Qualifications

• 2+ years in IT systems administration or service desk, with automation scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automation scripts and workflows.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Okta

Intune

Jamf

Active Directory

Entra ID

Azure AD

Slack

Zoom

Teams

AI tools

Automation scripting

Tools

Okta

Microsoft Entra ID

Intune

Jamf

Tanium

Job description

IT Automation Engineer - Business Technology (Central/Mountain Time - US)

Chicago - Remote

Rithum™ is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimize operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.

Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.

Overview

As an Automation Engineer, you design, build, andmaintainthe scripts, workflows, and tools that letRithum’sBusiness Technology team spend less time on manual, repetitive IT work and more time solving problems that matter.You also administer and support the end-user, identity, and collaboration platforms Rithum runs on, so the automation you build is grounded in hands‑on ownership of those systems.You partner closely with the Service Desk, Infrastructure Engineering, and Information Security teams to identify where automation can reduce risk andfree upcapacity, and you are accountable for the reliability of the automation you build.

All team members are expected to leverage AI to work smarter, accelerate decision‑making, automate repeatable work, and improve outcomes. You are encouraged to continuously identify opportunities to apply AI, data, and scalable processes to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and deliver greater value for our clients, partners, and teams while maintaining appropriate judgment, quality, security, confidentiality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automation scripts and workflows (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) that streamline IT service delivery, endpoint provisioning, and systems administration tasks.
• Design, build, and own automated workflows across user lifecycle, device provisioning, and identity lifecycle usingRithum'sexisting platforms (Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune,Jamf) and API and webhook integrations.
• Instrument automations with logging and alerting so every action is auditable and measurable, tracking hours saved and errors reduced rather than only whether a workflow ran.
• Translate manual, repetitive IT operations processes into reliable, documented, automated solutions , adapting existing scripts and tools to address new and evolving business needs.
• Use AI tools to accelerate script development, troubleshoot automation failures, and draft technical documentation, verifying outputs before they are applied to production systems,
  
• Administer, configure, andmonitorend-user and identity platforms such as Active Directory, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune,Jamf, and Tanium, escalating architectural decisions on complex integrations to senior IT Operations teammates.
• Administer and support collaboration and productivity platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Resolve end‑user computing issues across Windows and macOS through the ticketing queue, direct messaging, and voice or video sessions, owning requests end‑to‑end and escalating critical incidents and system alerts to senior IT Operations.
• Document technical solutions so they are accurate, secure, and aligned with corporate IT and Information Security standards and policies.
• Partner with the Service Desk, Infrastructure Engineering, and Information Security teams toidentify recurring manual tasks that are strong candidates for automation.
• Collaborate with partner teams to test, deploy, and monitor automation workflows, tailoring communication to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Provide occasional guidance to Service Desk teammates on scripting fundamentals and automation best practices as your experience grows,
  

Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Document automation workflows, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides so that solutions remain supportable and repeatable across the IT organization.
• Own the automation knowledge base, keeping runbooks and integration notes current so what you build is repeatable and supportable by others rather than dependent on you.
• Apply lessons learned from prior automation efforts to improve reliability , reduce inefficiencies, andanticipatedependencies in future builds.
• Monitor the performance and reliability of deployed automations, escalating and resolving issues within your area of ownership,
  

AI-Enabled Productivity & Innovation

• Use AI as your starting point for recurring IT work — configuration research, scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and solution design — so your output is clearer and needs less rework .
• Validate AI‑generated scripts, configurations, and recommendations in non‑production environments before applying them, followingRithum'sresponsible AI use and data security standards.
• Share effective AI‑assisted approaches and prompts with teammates when they meaningfully improve automation quality or speed.
• Continuously identify opportunities where automation and AI can be applied to Business Technology workflows, escalating larger opportunities to your manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in IT systems administration, service desk operations, or a related technical role, including hands‑on experience writing and maintaining automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar).
• Hands‑on experience administering or supporting enterprise identity, collaboration, and productivity platforms such as Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams.
• Demonstrated experience adapting or troubleshooting existing automation , scripts, or workflows to resolve moderately complex, ambiguous technical issues.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude) to improve productivity through research, communication, analysis, documentation, automation, workflow optimization, and decision‑making.
• Demonstrated hands‑on use of AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to build, ship, or automate a working solution,evidencedby a portfolio, repository, or project example.
• Located in the United States Central or Mountain time zone, with working hours aligned to that time zone.
• Handle escalations requiring cross‑team coordination. Participate in an on‑call rotation for urgent issues outside business hours.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Must be available for occasional travel to Rithum offices - anticipated quarterly.
• Successful professional experience working in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT automation, systems engineering, or a DevOps‑adjacent role.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Linux+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent scripting/automation certifications.
• Experience integrating automation with IT service management or endpoint management tooling (e.g., ServiceNow, Microsoft Intune, Jira).
• Experience with workflow orchestration or automation tooling (e.g., Zapier, Make, n8n, Workato).
• Familiarity with REST API integration patterns and event‑driven concepts such as webhooks, triggers, and conditional logic.
• Exposure to endpoint management and protection platforms (e.g., Microsoft Intune, Jamf, Tanium, CrowdStrike).
• Personal projects, repositories, or hackathon work demonstrating scripting or automation ability.

What it’s like to work at Rithum

When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk‑takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.

As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.

At Rithum you will:

• Partner with the leading brands and retailers.
• Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.
• Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.
• Achieve work‑life balance through remote‑first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
• Receive industry‑competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.

We believe in transparency and fairness in our compensation practices.

For this position, the expected base pay range is: $75,000-$115,000 per year.

This range represents the base pay for the role across all U.S. locations and is determined based on market data, internal equity, and experience. Final compensation may vary depending on geographic location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition to base pay, we offer a discretionary bonus for non‑sales roles, a comprehensive benefits package, and, where applicable, sales incentives.

For this position, the expected discretionary bonus is 10% of the annual base salary.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
• A 6% 401(k) match
• Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 Company‑Paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and 1 Paid Volunteer Day; at 3 years of service PTO increases to 22 days, and at 5 years it increases to 25 days
• 12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
• Life insurance 2x salary
• Access to the Calm app and the Employee Assistance Program
• $65/month Remote work stipend for internet
• Culture and team‐building activities
• Tuition assistance
• Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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