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HuntressSenior IT Automation Engineer
Huntress is hiring a remote Senior IT Automation Engineer to join the IT Solutions Engineering team. Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress provides…
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Huntress is hiring a remote Senior IT Automation Engineer to join the IT Solutions Engineering team. Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions supported by a round-the-clock human-led Security Operations Center. The company currently protects more than 5 million endpoints and 16 million identities globally. In this role, the engineer will steer how the organization applies automation and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency, scale…
Job Description
Huntress is hiring a remote Senior IT Automation Engineer to join the IT Solutions Engineering team. Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions supported by a round-the-clock human-led Security Operations Center. The company currently protects more than 5 million endpoints and 16 million identities globally.
In this role, the engineer will steer how the organization applies automation and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency, scale securely, and optimize operations. Responsibilities include defining the operating model for the Automation and Agentic AI Center of Excellence, designing resilient integration pipelines, and collaborating on AI adoption. The position suits a technical leader capable of bridging functional gaps, establishing governance frameworks, and turning operational challenges into scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional efforts leveraging automation to boost operational scale, business execution, and employee experience
- Manage the enterprise integration stack and Zapier connected systems while prioritizing security, maintainability, and performance
- Launch and direct the Automation and Agentic AI Center of Excellence by establishing prioritization, governance, intake, and documentation standards
- Develop reusable templates, libraries, frameworks, and design patterns to facilitate self-service and reliable solution delivery
- Partner with Internal Innovation to assist with AI governance, feature enablement, and adoption
- Design secure integration pipelines and modular architectures featuring role-based access control and least-privilege principles
- Review operational friction points to formulate data-informed recommendations and roadmaps for leadership
- Re-engineer operational processes using AI platforms such as Glean and Claude while maintaining security, human judgment, and measurable results
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional background in automation engineering, systems integration, or technical leadership working closely with IT teams
- Experience defining automation strategies, translating company goals into execution plans, and shepherding projects from conception to adoption
- Hands-on expertise with API-based integrations, enterprise workflow platforms, version-controlled delivery, Python or JavaScript/TypeScript scripting, and Microsoft tools including Intune, Entra, and Azure
- Knowledge of SaaS security, privacy-aware data handling, credential protection, identity and access management, and integration risk assessments
- Ability to evaluate manual processes against automation alternatives, diagnose root causes, and communicate technical trade-offs to executive stakeholders and engineers
Core Skills
Benefits
- 100% remote work environment
- Paid time off covering vacation, holidays, and sick time
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan featuring a 5% employer contribution regardless of employee participation
- Life and disability insurance policies
- Stock options available to all full-time personnel
- One-time $500 home office establishment or upgrade reimbursement
- Annual allowance designated for professional development and educational support
- $75 USD monthly digital service reimbursement
- Access to the BetterUp platform for personal and professional coaching
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Where is this job located?
This position is 100% remote within the United States.
What is the compensation for this role?
The base salary ranges from $130,000 to $140,000 per year, plus bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.
What experience is required to apply?
Candidates must bring seven or more years of experience in technical leadership, systems integration, or automation engineering, alongside hands-on scripting and enterprise platform skills.
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