Automation Operations Lead

Req ID:376912NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Automation Operations Lead to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia (US-GA), United States (US).The Automation Operations Lead is responsible for the administration, operational support, optimization, and continuous improvement of the client's enterprise monitoring and infrastructure automation environment. The role serves as the primary operational owner for the Nagios XI Enterprise Monitoring platform, which is a critical linchpin in the client's broader automation strategy across on-premises server infrastructure and secure public cloud tenants in Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS.The successful candidate will be a hands-on technical leader with deep experience supporting heterogeneous server environments, enterprise monitoring platforms, IT service management processes, infrastructure automation, and operational reporting. The role requires practical experience with Linux, Windows, and Unix platforms, as well as demonstrated ability to create, maintain, troubleshoot, and operationalize scripts and automation routines using technologies such as Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, REST APIs, SQL, JSON, YAML, and related tools.Position TitleAutomation Operations LeadPrimary FunctionEnterprise monitoring administration, automation operations leadership, ITSM alerting coordination, and infrastructure visibility improvement.Core PlatformNagios XI Enterprise Monitoring, with related exposure to Nagios Core, Zenoss, and comparable enterprise monitoring platforms.Infrastructure ScopeOn-premises data center servers, virtualized infrastructure, Microsoft Azure tenants, Amazon AWS tenants, and secure cloud environments.Role TypeHands-on technical lead with operational ownership and continuous improvement responsibilities.Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field10+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years in cloud operations or DevOps leadership7+ years of experience with AWS and AzureExperience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)Experience in incident management, production operations, and service reliabilityExperience leading enterprise-scale cloud engineering teamsScripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash)Preferred QualificationsAWS and/or Azure certificationsExperience in multi-cloud environmentsExposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience in regulated or enterprise environmentsWhere required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $135,405 to $250,750. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. The candidate may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on personal and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefitsAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. 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