Senior Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer – Enterprise Infrastructure & IT OperationsWebbon Group Inc. | Remote – United States | Contract EngagementU.S. Citizenship Required | Direct Applicants Only | No Staffing AgenciesAbout Webbon GroupWebbon Group Inc. is an IT consulting and professional services company specializing in enterprise technology solutions, infrastructure modernization, automation, and IT operations.We are seeking multiple experienced Automation Engineers to support enterprise infrastructure and IT operations environments.These hands-on engineering opportunities focus on identifying manual, repetitive operational activities and designing automation solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and consistency.We are particularly interested in versatile technical professionals who understand enterprise infrastructure, enjoy solving problems, and can apply automation across multiple technologies and operational disciplines.These positions are fully remote, but candidates must be U.S. citizens, currently reside in the United States, and perform all work physically within the United States.Engagement DetailsEngagement Type: Independent contractor (1099) or direct agreement with a consultant-owned business.Work Arrangement: Remote – United States only.Availability: Full-time contract commitment.Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.Applications: Direct applicants only.No Third-Party SubmissionsWebbon Group works directly with independent consultants, including individuals operating through their own LLC or S-Corp.We do not accept submissions from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, candidate marketing companies, or third-party subcontracting intermediaries.The individual applying must personally perform the contracted services.What You'll DoInfrastructure & Operations AutomationIdentify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks across Windows, Linux, storage, backup, and other enterprise infrastructure environments.Work directly with infrastructure and operations teams to understand existing procedures, operational challenges, and automation opportunities.Review ServiceNow tickets, operational runbooks, and recurring support activities to identify processes suitable for automation.Develop reusable scripts, workflows, and automation solutions that reduce manual effort and improve operational consistency.Automate activities such as system provisioning, patching, configuration management, maintenance, monitoring, and routine administrative tasks.Automation Development & IntegrationDevelop automation using technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.Integrate automation with enterprise systems through APIs, scripting, orchestration platforms, and other integration methods.Build or enhance CI/CD workflows using GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or comparable technologies.Support Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, and automated deployment processes.Explore opportunities to leverage enterprise orchestration platforms such as ReadyWorks to coordinate and simplify operational workflows.Security, Reliability & Continuous ImprovementIncorporate appropriate security controls, credential management, and change management practices into automation solutions.Test and validate automated procedures to ensure reliability and production readiness.Troubleshoot automation failures and continually improve existing workflows.Document automation solutions and provide knowledge transfer to operational support teams.Track automation effectiveness, operational improvements, and reductions in manual effort.Required Qualifications5+ years of relevant experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, DevOps, automation engineering, or related technical disciplines.Demonstrated hands-on experience developing and implementing automation in enterprise IT environments.Strong scripting skills using at least one language such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.Practical experience with automation, orchestration, configuration management, or Infrastructure as Code tools.Working knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies, including Windows and/or Linux systems.Understanding of infrastructure operations, troubleshooting, and production support processes.Experience integrating systems or automating workflows through scripts, APIs, or automation platforms.Ability to identify opportunities for automation and translate operational requirements into working solutions.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.Effective communication and collaboration with infrastructure, operations, security, and engineering teams.Preferred QualificationsExperience with one or more of the following technologies or disciplines is highly desirable, but expertise across every area is not required:Automation & Configuration Management: Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, or comparable platforms.Scripting & Development: Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, and Git.CI/CD & DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions.Infrastructure: Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, storage, backup, and enterprise monitoring.Enterprise Orchestration: ReadyWorks or comparable enterprise automation and orchestration platforms.IT Service Management: ServiceNow, automated ticket workflows, incident management, and operational reporting.Security & DevSecOps: HashiCorp Vault, JFrog Artifactory, secrets management, and secure automation practices.Cloud & Containers: Azure, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud infrastructure automation.What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?We're looking for engineers who can do more than maintain existing automation.The ideal candidate can understand how an infrastructure team operates, recognize opportunities to eliminate repetitive work, and develop practical solutions using the right technologies for the situation.You don't need to be an expert in every product listed above. We're more interested in your ability to troubleshoot complex systems, write effective automation, learn new technologies, and deliver measurable operational improvements.Engineers with a strong background in Windows, Linux, infrastructure operations, scripting, DevOps, or platform engineering who have successfully introduced automation into their environments are encouraged to apply.Citizenship & Work Location RequirementsU.S. citizenship is mandatory.Candidates must currently reside within the United States.All services must be performed physically within the United States.Direct applications only. No third-party candidate submissions or staffing vendors.Certain engagements may involve access to export-controlled technology or equipment and additional customer security requirements.Interested?If you're an experienced infrastructure or automation engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving operations, and building solutions that eliminate repetitive work, we'd like to hear from you.Apply directly through LinkedIn to explore opportunities with Webbon Group Inc.