Automation Engineer

Job Description Day-to-Day

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise‑scale Power Shell automation frameworks
• Develop automated solutions that implement security‑driven configuration changes across Windows environments
• Translate cybersecurity advisories, threat intelligence, and CVE mitigation guidance into deployable automation within tight timelines
• Create automated workflows for system hardening, patch deployment, configuration enforcement, and remediation activities
• Develop sophisticated scripting solutions with complex decision logic, validation checkpoints, error handling, and rollback capabilities
• Build guardrails and safety controls that prevent incomplete, risky, or unintended deployments
• Partner closely with cybersecurity teams to operationalize emerging security requirements and threat mitigations
• Collaborate with infrastructure, Active Directory, and platform engineering teams to ensure enterprise standards and stability are maintained
• Automate GPO deployment, modification, testing, and rollback processes when required
• Support emergency "break‑glass" security response efforts through pre‑approved automation solutions
• Perform testing and validation of automation workflows prior to production deployment
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing automation tools, scripts, and deployment processes
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of automation standards and best practices
• Solve complex operational and security challenges by developing new automation approaches rather than relying solely on existing solutions

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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• Advanced Power Shell programming and automation development
• Ability to independently design and build automation solutions
• Experience creating complex scripts with advanced logic, conditional workflows, and error handling
• Deep understanding of Group Policy internals and management tools
• Windows Server and Windows Client systems expertise
• Experience with configuration management tools (SCCM or equivalent)
• Proven ability to solve complex business and security challenges through automation
• Experience building scalable, enterprise‑level automation frameworks
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to rapidly convert security advisories and CVE mitigation guidance into automated solutions
• Experience developing deployment guardrails, validation processes, and rollback capabilities
• Programmer/developer‑level Power Shell skills (not administrative scripting)
• Active Directory expertise, including schema, security descriptors, and replication behavior
• Experience automating Active Directory configuration management
• Git‑based version control experience
• Code review experience
• Quest GP Admin experience
• Automated systems validation/testing experience
• Cybersecurity‑focused automation experience
• Consulting experience supporting large enterprises, financial institutions, or Fortune 500 organizations
• Experience creating new automation strategies and frameworks from scratch
• Group Policy (GPO) administration and automation experience