IT Systems Automation Engineer

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Bedford, MAtime type:
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R008928
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** At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
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* Job Summary:

** We are seeking an
** IT Systems Automation Engineer
** to join our team and drive automation across end-user environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with
** Intune**,
** Entra **,
** JAMF**, and
** Azure Virtual Desktop**, as well as strong scripting skills. Expertise in
** Active Directory**,
** Group Policy**, and
** migration to Entra
** is essential. If you are passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and modern endpoint management, we’d love to hear from you!
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* Job Title:

** IT Systems Automation Engineer
** Role Overview:
** The IT Systems Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated solutions for end-user devices and virtual environments. This role ensures efficient management of enterprise systems, enhances security compliance, and optimizes operational workflows through automation. The engineer will work closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** End-Client Management:**  + Configure, deploy, and manage devices using
** Microsoft Intune**,
** Entra  (Azure AD)**, and
** JAMF
* * for macOS environments.  + Implement compliance policies, conditional access, security baselines and package/deploy applications for end-user devices.
* ** Automation & Scripting:**  + Develop and maintain automation scripts (Power Shell)  + Automate repetitive IT tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
* ** Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD):**  + Design, deploy, and manage
** Azure Virtual Desktop
** environments for secure remote access.  + Optimize performance and cost through scaling and monitoring solutions.
* ** Identity & Access Management:**  + Manage user identities and access policies in
** Entra **, ensuring compliance with organizational security standards.  +
** Lead migration projects from on-premises Active Directory to Entra **, including hybrid identity configurations.
* ** Active Directory & Group Policy:**  + Administer
** Active Directory
** environments, including OU structure, DNS, and replication.  + Design and maintain
** Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
** for security and configuration management.
* ** Monitoring & Reporting:**  + Implement monitoring solutions for endpoints and virtual desktops using tools like
** Azure Monitor
** and
** Data Dog**.  + Generate reports on compliance, performance, and automation outcomes.
* ** Security & Compliance:**  + Ensure adherence to security best practices across all managed systems.  + Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement endpoint protection and vulnerability management.
* ** Collaboration & Documentation:**  + Work with cross-functional teams to align automation initiatives with business goals.  + Maintain detailed documentation of processes, scripts, and configurations.
** Required Skills &

Qualifications:

*** Strong experience with
** Microsoft Intune**,
** Entra  (Azure AD
** and
** JAMF**.
* Strong experience with
** Azure Virtual Desktop
** and related Azure services.
* Expertise in
** Active Directory administration**,
** Group Policy**, and
** identity migration to Entra **.
* Proficiency in scripting languages (
** Power Shell**)
* Knowledge of
** endpoint security**, compliance policies, and conditional access.
* Familiarity with
** Windows**,
** macOS**, and mobile device management.
* Understanding of
** cloud architecture**, virtualization, and networking fundamentals.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to…