Zinnia · 11 hours ago
IT Automation Engineer
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expZinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. The IT Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions that streamline IT operations and improve reliability across various environments.
ConsultingInsuranceInsurTechLife InsuranceSaaS
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and optimize automation scripts using PowerShell, Ansible, Python, and Bash for both Windows and Linux systems
Build Jenkins pipelines for continuous integration and deployment of automation workflows and scripts
Design and implement reusable automation modules for provisioning, patching, service restarts, and configuration compliance
Collaborate with the monitoring and NOC teams to design automated response playbooks that remediate common alerts and incidents
Integrate monitoring tools (e.g., ManageEngine Ops Manager, Zabbix, or custom scripts) with automation platforms for self-healing actions such as restarting services, cleaning queues, or scaling resources
Maintain audit trails and reporting for automated actions to ensure transparency and compliance
Develop automation to enforce infrastructure standards when deploying servers and applications across AWS and on-prem environments
Use Ansible and PowerShell DSC to ensure consistent system configuration and compliance
Create provisioning workflows to automatically tag, secure, and configure new systems to align with corporate policies
Develop and maintain web-based self-service portals (using Jenkins, PowerShell Universal Dashboard, or equivalent frameworks) for administrative tasks such as user creation, server provisioning, and system maintenance
Provide secure, role-based access controls to allow IT and business teams to safely perform pre-approved tasks
Automate approval workflows and integrate with Jira or ServiceNow where applicable
Partner with cross-functional teams including Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and DevOps to identify automation opportunities
Maintain detailed documentation of scripts, workflows, and architectural decisions
Contribute to the continuous improvement of automation governance, version control, and testing practices
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of experience in systems administration or automation engineering
Strong proficiency with PowerShell and Ansible for configuration management and automation
Solid understanding of Jenkins pipelines and CI/CD orchestration
Experience managing automation across Windows and Linux platforms
Experience with AWS automation (CloudFormation, boto3, AWS CLI, or Terraform) to enforce consistent provisioning
Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and integrating automation with third-party systems
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, and enterprise authentication models
Familiarity with Git or other source control systems
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Security-minded with focus on least-privilege automation
Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
Preferred
Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, or similar workflow integration
Experience developing PowerShell Universal Dashboard, Flask, or other lightweight web UI tools for self-service
Exposure to Python or Go for automation scripting
Knowledge of Ops Manager, Nagios, or other alerting systems
Experience in ITIL-based environments with automation-driven change and incident management
Benefits
Health/dental insurance
Parental leave
401(k)
Incentive/bonus opportunity
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Zinnia
Zinnia provides insurance software solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
Vista Equity Partners
2024-10-15Debt Financing· $300M
Leadership Team
George Esposito
CEO
Ash Sawhney
Head of Life and Annuity Exchange Solutions
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