Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Overview Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us Job Description Rockwell Automation is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. As a lead engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and scaling automation and orchestration capabilities to accelerate business-to-IT delivery across our global technology stack. You will report to the Senior IT Manager located in USA and your role will be fully remote, working anywhere in Poland. Responsibilities Design, architect, and implement automation workflows for provisioning, configuration, and management of on-premise network devices, servers, and storage. Lead the shift to a foundational-first approach by defining and standardizing configuration baselines for each device type and region, engaging with stakeholders for alignment and adoption. Oversee the audit and discovery of existing device configurations, identify technical debt and compliance gaps, and drive the remediation of high-risk or non-standard assets. Develop, maintain, and evolve reusable automation templates and playbooks (e.g., Ansible, NetBox, Terraform) to enable zero-touch provisioning and lifecycle management across infrastructure platforms. Integrate approved configuration standards into automated provisioning workflows, ensuring new devices and refresh cycles are compliant and scalable. Architect and automate compliance validation and drift detection mechanisms within provisioning pipelines, enabling real-time monitoring and rapid remediation. Implement configuration management features including version control, rollback workflows, SNMP hardening, secure management protocol enforcement, and rationalized NTP/interface/VLAN governance. Champion continuous improvement by reviewing and updating baselines and automation frameworks as technology and business requirements evolve. Lead the design and implementation of automation solutions for enterprise infrastructure and application environments using CI/CD and modern DevOps practices. Architect and optimize build, test, and deployment pipelines for both cloud and on-premises infrastructure, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and security. Develop and curate advanced toolkits for configuration management, system provisioning, and environment monitoring using industry-standard tools. Operational Excellence and Leadership Serve as an internal consultant and mentor, championing automation best practices and fostering knowledge sharing across IT teams. Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and business partners to align automation initiatives with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and operational metrics. Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives for automation and configuration management. Own documentation for automation architectures, processes, and infrastructure workflows, ensuring transparency, compliance, and smooth knowledge transfer. Present technical recommendations and updates to senior stakeholders, contributing to policy and standards frameworks. The Essentials – You Will Have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. 10+ years in DevOps, SRE, or senior infrastructure automation roles, with proven leadership in complex, enterprise-scale automation projects. Deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure (systems, networking, cloud, security). Strong experience with CI/CD tools and advanced pipeline engineering (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Expert proficiency in scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go). Advanced skills with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet). The Preferred – You Might Also Have Experience designing or managing automation for large-scale or distributed enterprise environments. Familiarity with cloud networking services, load balancers, or hybrid cloud architectures. Experience with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) or asset/configuration management databases (CMDB). Certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes). What We Offer Benefits: Saving Fund Food coupons Major medical insurance Retirement benefit Equal Opportunity We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Rockwell Automation is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you\'re excited about this role but your experience doesn\'t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. #Hybrid #LI-GR2 Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office. #J-18808-Ljbffr