Sr Principal Engineer - I&O Automation
About The Position
As a Senior Principal Engineer - I&O Automation, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation strategies across Linux/Unix, Network, and Platform Services. You will partner with infrastructure and architecture teams to identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. You combine technical expertise with leadership, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset. You will report to the Manager, I&O Delivery & Process and be located at Cranberry Township, PA. This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in office and two remote. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Requirements
- BS in Information Systems or similar degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, automation engineering, DevOps, or related technical roles.
- Hands-on experience scripting in PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
- Experience across variety of platforms such as Windows/Linux, Backup, Storage, and Network.
- Familiarity with virtualization, cloud platforms, and container technologies (VMware, Azure, Kubernetes).
- Facilitate understanding across multiple teams to ensure automation standards, patterns, and modules are adopted.
- Influence teams to adopt automation-first approaches by demonstrating efficiency gains, reliability improvements, and measurable outcomes.
- 1+ years of experience with automation/orchestration tools such as Morpheus, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Develop the automation roadmap for all infrastructure platforms.
- Evaluate existing operational processes and identify areas where automation can reduce manual effort, increase reliability, and improve service quality.
- Champion automation best practices, standards, and governance across Infrastructure & Operations teams.
- Lead automation plans from concept through delivery.
- Design, build, and maintain automation solutions using tools such as PowerShell, Power Automate, Python, Ansible, Terraform, Morpheus, or similar technologies.
- Ensure reusable, modular, and scalable automation patterns that align with enterprise architecture standards.
- Communicate progress, risks, and results of automation plans to leadership and technical teams.
- Ensure maintenance of documentation for all automations, including workflow diagrams, runbooks, and test plans.
- Establish monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track automation performance and benefits (e.g., time saved, error reduction).
- Ensure that automation solutions follow security, compliance, and audit standards.
- Provide mentorship and training to engineers on automation techniques and toolsets.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
