Senior Automation Engineer

About the role

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

Location

The primary location for job responsibilities is at Kennesaw, GA 30144, 1000 Chastain Road NW, and Marietta, GA 30060, 1100 South Marietta Parkway.

Job Summary

Provides advanced technical expertise in designing, developing, and managing enterprise automation solutions. Leads initiatives that streamline workflows, integrate systems, and optimize data processes using workflow and process automation tools, and cloud integration services. Combines technical leadership with hands-on development to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable automation and system integration capabilities aligned with institutional modernization goals.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and implementation of enterprise automation solutions across workflows, integrations, and data platforms
• Develops and deploys automation using tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Decisions, Blue Prism, or similar platforms
• Designs and implements system integrations and data pipelines through APIs or middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, or similar iPaaS, etc.)
• Collaborates with data teams to connect automation workflows to analytics environments (Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Oracle, SQL Server, On-prem resources, etc.)
• Provides technical leadership, architecture guidance, and mentorship for automation engineers
• Analyzes business requirements and translate them into secure, scalable automation solutions
• Maintains platform performance, security, and compliance standards
• Troubleshoots complex automation and integration issues and coordinate resolutions
• Documents architecture, workflows, and standard operating procedures
• Evaluates emerging technologies in automation, AI, and integration for adoption strategies
• Participates in project planning, resource estimation, and technical delivery

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience: Seven (7) years of relevant IT experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform tools
• PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related IT field
• AN ADVANCED DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN A RELATED FIELD
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in higher education IT environments
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Advanced understanding of enterprise automation, workflow orchestration, and system integration concepts, including low-code/no-code development and RPA principles; Hands-on experience with automation tools (Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Decisions, Blue Prism); Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (Python, PowerShell, SQL, Java) for connectors and custom automation; Familiarity with AI/ML concepts applied to intelligent automation and process optimization; Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and cloud data services (Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position has financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

- Credit Report
- Standard Enhanced