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GrayMatter Robotics · 2 weeks ago

IT Automation Engineer

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

GrayMatter Robotics is a well-capitalized AI robotics startup headquartered in Los Angeles, focusing on serving the manufacturing industry with smart robots. As the first IT Automation Engineer, you will design and implement automation systems to enhance IT operations, manage cloud and on-prem systems, and collaborate with various teams to provide efficient IT support.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRobotics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain internal IT and IT automation systems

Create programs to automate repetitive tasks such as data transfers, testing, deployments, and IT workflows (e.g., account provisioning, password resets, software installations, patching)

Configure and provision computers for customer or internal deployment and develop lightweight automation or internal tools to reduce repetitive manual updates at customer sites

Automate cloud resource management (AWS, Azure, GCP) to spin up servers, manage storage, or scale apps automatically

Ensure disaster recovery and backup processes run on schedule without manual intervention

Configure and maintain specialized systems such as activation machines, license servers, and networked storage solutions (NAS) to support engineering development

Set up security automation for patch management, intrusion detection, and access control

Enforce cybersecurity and compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, export controls) by automating policies and audit trails

Support government enclave environments (e.g., maintenance, logging review, access management) to ensure continuous compliance

Assist with setup of new enclaves by configuring infrastructure, access, and monitoring tools

Collaborate with external contractors while retaining ownership of sensitive, time-critical IT tasks that cannot be outsourced

Automate monitoring, log collection, and alerting (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Prometheus) to maintain system reliability

Continuously measure performance, troubleshoot issues, and fine-tune automation solutions

Provide rapid on-site IT support for urgent issues (network configuration, login provisioning, access management) to minimize downtime

Serve as the primary IT escalation point, reducing reliance on DevOps, QA, or RSW engineers for routine IT requests

Document IT processes and create self-service resources to minimize ad hoc IT interruptions

Qualification

IT automationCloud resource managementLinux proficiencyScripting PythonScripting ShellScripting PowerShellNetworking fundamentalsContainerization DockerContainerization KubernetesMonitoring tools SplunkMonitoring tools ELKMonitoring tools PrometheusAutomation tools AnsibleAutomation tools ChefAutomation tools PuppetTroubleshooting skillsCommunicationCollaboration skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

3–5 years of hands-on industry experience in IT systems administration, automation engineering, or DevOps

Proficiency in Linux and strong understanding of networking fundamentals

Familiarity with IT automation/configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Experience with containerization technologies (Docker Compose, Kubernetes)

Scripting ability in at least one language (Python, Shell, or PowerShell)

Knowledge of system monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, or similar)

Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly by asking the right questions

Demonstrated ability to identify tasks and workflows that can be automated to improve efficiency

Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to provide technical assistance to cross-functional teams and support end users effectively

Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities

Must secure work authorization in the United States and maintain ongoing work authorization beginning at the time of hire through the entirety of employment