Lead/Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Applied Medical

  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • $112,000-155,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Description:Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.
Position DescriptionWe are seeking a Lead/Senior Infrastructure Automation Engineer to architect, develop, and scale enterprise-grade automation solutions that enhance the reliability, efficiency, and resiliency of our global IT infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role combines deep technical expertise with direct people-management responsibilities to drive automation strategy, accelerate delivery, and reduce manual effort through infrastructure-as-code (IaC), orchestration, and GitOps practices.As the technical and team leader for infrastructure automation, you will own the roadmap, manage a team of engineers, and collaborate closely with platform, cloud, network, and operations teams to enable secure, compliant, and self-service infrastructure. Your work will directly support key strategic goals such as uptime, scalability, and operational consistency.Updated Key Responsibilities:Technical & Strategic Leadership
  • Architect and maintain reusable automation frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, and related tools
  • Define and lead the automation and IaC roadmap, driving continuous improvement and standardization across infrastructure platforms
  • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and self-service request fulfillment processes
  • Champion secure-by-default, modular design patterns and automation governance best practices
  • Ensure strong documentation, version control, code review, and reusability standards across the team
Team & People Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of infrastructure automation and IaC engineers
  • Drive execution of sprint cycles, backlog prioritization, and roadmap alignment
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, coaching, and career development support
  • Foster a collaborative culture that promotes operational excellence, learning, and innovation
Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Partner with cloud, server, network, database, observability, and service management teams to automate platform operations
  • Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to embed policy-as-code into infrastructure pipelines
  • Work with internal service teams to integrate automation with request workflows, monitoring, and self-service portals
  • Participate in architecture reviews, governance initiatives, and reliability improvement programs
Position Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, system administration, or DevOps with a strong focus on automation
  • 2+ years of experience in leadership or people-management role
  • Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash
  • Proven hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and related infrastructure-as-code technologies
  • Experience in integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
  • Familiarity with hybrid infrastructure environments (on-premises and Azure preferred)
  • Strong understanding of version control, secure coding practices, and peer-reviewed development workflows
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
  • Certifications such as Terraform Associate, Microsoft Azure, Red Hat Ansible, VMware VCP, or ITIL v4
  • Experience with GitOps workflows and pipeline governance tooling
  • Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and observability tools (e.g., Elastic, Splunk, Prometheus)
  • Experience automating request workflows in platforms like ServiceNow or other ITSM systems
  • Exposure to container platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation range: $112,000-$155,000/ year (California).
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Training and mentorship opportunities.
  • On-campus wellness activities.
  • Education reimbursement program.
  • 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
  • Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.Equal Opportunity EmployerApplied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.

Applied Medical