Platform Automation Engineer – Workload Orchestration

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Platform Engineer, Specialist to support enterprise workload automation and job scheduling across non-production and production environments. The role partners with Software Integration teams, developers and operations to onboard, deploy, and support scheduled workloads, serving as the scheduling SME.

Responsibilities include configuring controls like Control-M, promoting workloads, troubleshooting execution issues, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT or related field.
• 3+ years supporting enterprise scheduling and workload automation.
• Experience with Control-M strongly preferred; other tools considered (Autosys, Tidal, Redwood, etc.).
• Understanding of scheduling concepts, workflows, batch processing, dependencies and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support enterprise job scheduling and workload automation solutions, including Control-M or comparable tools.
• Onboard, validate, and deploy scheduled workloads into non-production and production environments.
• Review job definitions, workflows, calendar rules, and triggers for standards compliance.
• Execute workload promotions and migrations between environments with stability.
• Monitor batch processing and handle failures, dependencies, and workflow issues.
• Collaborate with application teams to diagnose and resolve scheduling issues.
• Serve as SME on scheduling standards and operational procedures.
• Document scheduling processes, support procedures, and operational standards.
• Support production and deployment events and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Control-M

Workflow orchestration

Job dependencies

Incident/change mgmt

Production support

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Autosys

Tidal

Redwood

Stonebranch

UC4/Automic

Dollar Universe

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Platform Engineer, Specialist to support enterprise workload automation and job scheduling across non-production and production environments. The role partners with Software Integration teams, developers and operations to onboard, deploy, and support scheduled workloads, serving as the scheduling SME.

Responsibilities include configuring controls like Control-M, promoting workloads, troubleshooting execution issues, and driving process improvements.