Automation Engineer

This range is provided by Optomi. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $60.00/hr - $85.00/hr Direct message the job poster from Optomi Optomi, in partnership with one of our premier clients, is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to join a high-visibility internal team focused on enabling secure, automated operations across Windows and Linux environments. This is a net-new role created to support increased workload and velocity across multiple technical workstreams. You’ll work closely with internal engineers to help unblock execution, build lightweight automation, and contribute directly to configuration and deployment tooling. This role requires someone who is technically flexible, self-driven, and comfortable wearing many hats in a fast-moving and politically sensitive enterprise environment. What the Right Candidate will Enjoy: 100% Remote Flexibility! The opportunity to work with a Fortune company, with ample opportunities for career development! The chance to work in environment focused on developing talent, collaboration, and diversity! Experience of the Right Candidate: Strong self-starter mentality with a proven track record of learning new technologies quickly. Experience scripting and automating tasks in both PowerShell (Windows) and Bash (Linux) environments. Practical knowledge of Ansible for configuration management and infrastructure automation. Familiarity with YAML and basic DevOps workflow concepts. Ability to navigate politically sensitive environments where communication, discretion, and adaptability are key. Experience automating in regulated, enterprise, or consulting environments. Familiarity with enterprise security, compliance tooling, or audit-sensitive processes. Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus. Responsibilities of the Right Candidate: Build, enhance, and troubleshoot automation workflows using PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible. Write and maintain YAML configurations to support infrastructure deployment and system configuration. Operate across both Windows and Linux platforms, supporting tool development and lightweight DevOps automation. Assist with internal tooling and documentation that supports compliance and governance needs. Take ownership of assigned technical tasks, drive independent research, and deliver solutions with minimal guidance. Work across multiple concurrent tracks, helping the team move faster without sacrificing security or process rigor. Engage with team leads and technical stakeholders to support evolving infrastructure initiatives. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optomi by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified about new Automation Engineer jobs in United States . Pennsylvania, United States $110,000.00-$140,000.00 4 weeks ago United States $100,000.00-$145,000.00 3 weeks ago United States $65,000.00-$105,000.00 1 day ago Full-Stack Software Engineer (L4) - Workforce Security Controls Automation Team (WCAT) United States $100,000.00-$115,000.00 1 day ago United States $88,343.00-$164,116.00 20 hours ago United States $95,000.00-$125,000.00 1 day ago Austin, TX $130,000.00-$130,000.00 20 hours ago Automation Engineer - Electric Power Systems (Remote) QA Automation Engineer (US New England Area Preferred) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr