Automation Engineer

KnitWell Group · Pataskala, OH · 2 mo ago

Engineering$115k–$125k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining automation solutions that improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of our IT operations. This role will partner closely with Infrastructure, Security, Service Desk, and Application teams to automate identity lifecycle processes, device provisioning, cloud deployments, patching, monitoring, and compliance workflows.

Responsibilities

Enhance Identity program as needed to fill gaps for IDM tool or process
Work with IT partners to automate executive reporting and proactively monitor status to ensure reports are delivered to executives on time and with the expected accuracy
Automate health checks, log collection, and alert validation
Create dashboards and scheduled reports for patching, compliance, inventory, and uptime
Reduce false positives and accelerate root cause analytics with automated enrichment
Implement configuration drive detection and auto remediation scripts
Build scripts to reduce repetitive Service Desk workload (resets, cleanup, diagnostics)
Automate server/workload provisioning, patching, and configuration baselines
Build automated remediation for recurring issues across servers and applications
Create standardized deployment workflows for Windows/Linux systems
Automate vulnerability detection to remediation
Automate containment actions such as isolating compromised endpoints
Integrate automation tasks with SIEM/SOAR tooling to enrich alerts and accelerate response
Create compliance verification scripts based on CIS, NIST, and internal baselines
Partner with IT teams to identify automation opportunities across the organization
Document workflows, runbooks, and automated processes
Provide training and enablement to teams adopting new automation solutions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, other related fields, or equivalent work experience
7+ years of IT work experience, with at least 2 years of experience working in automation solutions for IT organizations
Experience in Python, C#, or Powershell
Experience with API integration and automation via REST/Graph API
Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms a plus
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Knowledge of Intune advanced automation and Azure governance automation a plus
Experience creating self-service portals or automated workflow approvals
Ability to work and communicate, in a team environment, using strong communication skills
Ability to interact with all levels of management
Understanding of the retail industry a big plus

Qualifications

Remote: This position works remotely. Occasional travel to a company office may be required.

Benefits

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time off – paid time off & holidays.

Pay

The target salary range for this role is: $115,000 - $125,000

Schedule

Regular/Full time

Company

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

Application

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