Automation Engineer - Patching
Unisys Corporation3 days ago
Remote, United StatesMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Partner with Windows, Linux, storage, and backup teams to identify patch-management automation opportunities.
- Analyze ServiceNow patching tickets and incident data to quantify recurring manual work and prioritize automation.
- Develop reusable Ansible playbooks and roles for patch-management procedures.
- Maintain Terraform infrastructure configurations supporting patch-management workflows.
- Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines to package, test, and deploy patch automation.
- Manage patching secrets, credentials, and certificates through HashiCorp Vault.
- Use JFrog Artifactory, including Xray, Catalog, and Curation, to manage and secure pipeline artifacts.
- Validate automated workflows against manual procedures before replacing manual patching activities.
- Track patch-automation coverage, reductions in manual effort, and related ticket volume.
- Document patch procedures, playbooks, and pipeline configurations and maintain the automation backlog.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and residency are required.
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in infrastructure operations, patch management, or related engineering roles, including patching automation.
- Hands-on production experience with Ansible, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and HashiCorp Vault.
- Experience analyzing patching tickets and incident data in ServiceNow or a similar ITSM tool.
- Ability to gather operational requirements and translate patch cycles into repeatable workflows.
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration, storage, and backup operations.
- Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
- Applicants may need eligibility for required U.S. Government authorizations for export-controlled technology.
Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off.
- 401(k) plan.
- Comprehensive healthcare and HSA matching.
- Ongoing learning opportunities.
- Video interviews are part of the hiring process.
- The role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology.
- U.S. citizenship and residency are required.
About Unisys Corporation
Unisys Corporation provides IT services, consulting, and software for enterprises and public-sector agencies, including digital workplace, cloud and infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise computing/mainframe systems. The company was formed in 1986 and is headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania; it is publicly traded on the NYSE. Unisys works across regulated industries such as government, financial services, and transportation, offering managed services and mission-critical solutions.