ViaPath Technologies · 19 hours ago
Sr Principal Data Center Automation Engineer
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expViaPath Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Automation Sr Principal Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, automated solutions for managing both physical and virtual infrastructure. The role involves applying modern DevOps practices to streamline the provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of data center resources, driving operational efficiency across the infrastructure environment.
Management Information SystemsTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement automated workflows to manage data center infrastructure, including physical servers, networking, storage, and virtualization platforms
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet to enable consistent and scalable infrastructure provisioning
Integrate and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes
Collaborate closely with Systems, Network, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, repeatable, and scalable infrastructure environments
Monitor infrastructure performance and availability through automated alerting, reporting, and remediation solutions
Standardize and document procedures for infrastructure provisioning, scaling, updates, and lifecycle management
Identify opportunities to eliminate manual tasks by leveraging scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks
Ensure all infrastructure and automation solutions comply with security, compliance, and governance policies
Participate in on-call rotation and incident response to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
Minimum of 10 years of (combined) experience in data center operations, systems engineering, or infrastructure automation
Strong expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Cinc
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification or equivalent experience (3+ years) in cloud architecture and automation
Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
Hands-on experience automating provisioning for both physical and virtual infrastructure (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, bare-metal)
Proficient scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Solid understanding of networking, storage, and virtualization concepts within data center environments
Experience working with REST APIs and integrating automation workflows with ITSM tools is advantageous
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Certifications in DevOps and automation tools, such as HashiCorp, Red Hat, or equivalent
Experience working with virtualization technologies like Proxmox, QEMU, and/or KVM is highly desirable
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack
Exposure to hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and VMware Cloud Foundation
Experience with hardware management automation protocols and tools like IPMI and Redfish is a plus
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options designed to support a variety of coverage needs.
Health Saving Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Employer provided contribution to the HSA for eligible medical plans. Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts available.
Flexible Time Off (FTO) – Including vacation and sick time
Company Holidays
Retirement Plan (401(k)) – Traditional and Roth 401(k) options available including employer matching contributions.
Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability; additional voluntary coverage available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.
Additional Well-Being Resources – Includes access to Care.com, Calm, Active&Fit, Telavet, LegalShield, and other lifestyle resources and discounted services.
Company
ViaPath Technologies
ViaPath Technologies provides communications and management technology services.
1001-5000 employees
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