Tier 1 Automation Engineer

Rightworks LLC

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Tier 1 Automation Engineer to join our IT operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing our organization’s customer facing server infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud. You will work closely with various teams to ensure the availability, performance, and security of critical systems and services. Your expertise will help guide IT strategy, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational excellence in managing enterprise systems.

This is a remote based position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience in system administration, devops, or other automation, with a solid track record of managing enterprise-level IT infrastructures.
• Strong experience with operating systems (Linux, Windows Server, etc.) and server management.
• In-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Containers).
• Expertise in network configuration, routing, and security (DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls).
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly with complex infrastructure issues.
• Understanding of IT security best practices and experience implementing security measures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices is a plus.
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds) and performance tuning.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or similar are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers, networks, and systems across on-premises and cloud environments
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and security.
• Finishes work as assigned by Lead and AE Manager, adhering to established code standards and delivery processes.
• Creates new automation for applications that need update or install automation, using existing Tier 2 tooling and libraries.
• Maintains annual application update automation, ensuring timely and successful rollout of new versions.
• Creates and maintains custom automation for RMM (e.g., custom scripts, monitors, and administrative tasks).
• Documents all new and updated automation scripts and processes in the central repository (Gitlab/Atlassian).
• Troubleshoots and resolves failed application deployments and automation tasks in the client environment.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices related to system security, data privacy, and IT governance.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in system administration, recommending improvements when necessary.

Benefits

• We provide company-paid short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance and a generous 401K match.
• We offer highly affordable medical, dental, vision coverage, and many other valuable benefits.
• We offer flexible PTO, and numerous paid holidays, affording you the time to be there for what is important in your life.
• We encourage giving back to our communities by providing paid volunteer time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level