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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems & Automation Engineer - **Company:** Virtuous Incorporated - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Software Troubleshooting, Zapier, Reliability of Systems, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Nintex, Gsuite, Restful APIs - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=65abf5b6abf60902 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Workflow management (operations management method)?, * 5+ years of experience in IT, Systems Administration, IT Operations, or similar roles within a cloud-first organization. * Strong generalist experience across endpoint management, SaaS operations, identity and access management, operational security, and distributed workforce enablement. * Demonstrated success designing and implementing automation that materially reduces manual operational work and improves organizational efficiency. * Hands-on experience managing and integrating platforms such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Entra ID / SSO platforms, MDM solutions, ITSM tooling, and asset management systems. * Experience with workflow automation, orchestration, scripting, APIs, or integration tooling (e.g., N8N, PowerShell, Bash, Python, REST APIs, Zapier, Workato, Make, or similar platforms). * Experience leveraging AI-assisted tooling and workflows to improve automation, operational efficiency, internal enablement, documentation, or organizational productivity. * Familiarity with modern security and compliance tooling including EDR, vulnerability management, endpoint compliance, conditional access, identity governance, and operational controls supporting frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, or GDPR. * Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills across endpoints, SaaS systems, enterprise workflows, and cross-functional environments. ## Description Virtuous is hiring an IT Systems & Automation Engineer to help build and scale the internal systems that power a distributed, cloud-first organization. This role combines Enterprise IT, automation engineering, AI enablement, and security operations to improve how the business operates, scales, and adopts AI-enabled workflows across the organization. We believe IT should function as an engineering discipline focused on scalability, automation, security, and organizational enablement, not simply reactive support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving systems, reducing operational friction, and helping teams move faster through thoughtful technology, automation, and AI-enabled workflows. Reporting to the Director of IT & Security, you'll design and automate workflows across identity and access management, endpoint management, SaaS operations, onboarding/offboarding, and internal enablement systems. Success in this role is measured by scalable systems, reduced operational friction, strong security posture, and the organization's ability to move quickly and securely., * Design and implement automation across onboarding, endpoint management, SaaS administration, and internal workflows. * Build integrations and orchestrations across platforms such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Entra ID, ITSM, MDM, and asset management systems. * Leverage APIs, scripting, orchestration platforms, and AI-assisted tooling to reduce manual operational work and help drive AI-enabled productivity across the organization. * Continuously improve system reliability, automation coverage, and operational efficiency., * Manage core enterprise SaaS platforms, identity systems, RBAC models, and secure access workflows. * Design scalable remote-first IT operations that support a highly distributed workforce. * Maintain standardized configurations, documentation, and lifecycle management practices. Security & Compliance Enablement * Partner with Security leadership to maintain strong endpoint posture, vulnerability remediation, and secure-by-default configurations. * Support compliance initiatives across SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and related frameworks. * Maintain audit-ready inventories, access controls, and operational documentation. * Participate in incident response, remediation, and operational security efforts., * Partner with teams across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to improve internal workflows and business operations. * Lead rollout and adoption of new systems, automations, and internal tooling. * Communicate clearly during incidents, migrations, and operational changes. * Partner with teams across the organization to identify, evaluate, and operationalize AI-enabled workflows and productivity improvements where appropriate. * Act as a force multiplier by improving how work gets done across the organization. ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [HR ROBO SAPIENS: Decoding AI Agents and Workflow Automation for Modern Recruitment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1470-hr-robo-sapiens-decoding-ai-agents-and-workflow-automation-for-modern-recruitment) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Create a Programmatic SEO Project Using Next.js and Static Site Generation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/449-create-a-programmatic-seo-project-using-next-js-and-static-site-generation) - [Get Your Stack Together: Building the Right Recruiting Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1295-get-your-stack-together-building-the-right-recruiting-tech) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)