Panda Express

DevOps Automation Engineer (P1-6579507-1)

Panda Express$108K — $152K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • At least five years of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or automation roles with enterprise-scale automation platforms.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and orchestration tools for hybrid environments.
  • Proven ability to design and govern complex automation solutions.
  • Successful completion of all required training, including workplace safety and inclusion courses.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and governance of DevOps automation and Infrastructure as Code solutions.
  • Act as a technical authority for Ansible, overseeing playbook design and orchestration workflows.
  • Manage the operational governance of Ansible Tower, ensuring security and reliability.
  • Create reusable automation patterns for various infrastructure management tasks.
  • Collaborate with teams to embed automation into CI/CD pipelines and workflows.
  • Support automation for Active Directory and Microsoft 365, ensuring platform stability.
  • Contribute to key performance indicators related to automation effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
  • Opportunity for ongoing professional development and training.
  • Focus on operational excellence and reducing manual tasks.
  • Engagement in enterprise-level projects enhancing automation maturity.
Full Job Description
Summary of Job Description:

The DevOps Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the roadmap and delivery for infrastructure automation. This position works closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Application, and Operations teams to enable standardized automation across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. With a strong emphasis on automation tools, orchestration platforms, and automation governance, The DevOps Automation Engineer helps reduce operational toil, accelerates delivery, and improves platform stability.

Responsibilities
  • Supports the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise DevOps automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions across data center, cloud, and hybrid environments.
  • Serves as a technical authority for Ansible, including playbook design, role development, collections, and orchestration workflows.
  • Responsible for the configuration and operational governance of Ansible Tower ensuring secure access, reliable execution, and standardized usage.
  • Establishes reusable automation patterns for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance, and lifecycle management.
  • Works with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security teams to embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, change workflows, and operational processes.
  • Provides support for Active Directory (on-prem and hybrid) and Microsoft 365 (O365) automation, operational hygiene, and platform stability.
  • Ensures identity and productivity platforms meet enterprise security, compliance, and governance requirements.
  • Contributes to KPIs related to automation coverage, reliability, operational efficiency, and risk reduction.
  • Drives operational excellence by identifying manual intervention and improving repeatability and auditability across infrastructure platforms.
  • Evaluates new tools and technologies to improve automation maturity, standardization, and developer enablement.
  • Produces and maintains documentation, standards, and reference architectures.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required; equivalent experience may be considered
  • Minimum five years of progressive experience in infrastructure, DevOps, systems engineering, or automation roles; demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-scale automation platforms; strong hands-on experience with Ansible and orchestration tooling and experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments (on-premises and cloud).
  • Successful completion of initial and periodically required training (including but not limited to store training, Recognizing & Preventing Sexual Harassment training, Conscious inclusion training, and Landmark Forum, etc.)
  • Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.


Pay Range: P2H: $108,500-$152,500 / per year

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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About Panda Express

Panda Express is a fast food restaurant chain that specializes in Chinese cuisine. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Rosemead, California. Panda Express operates over 2,000 locations in the United States and has a presence in several other countries. The company's menu includes a variety of dishes, including orange chicken, kung pao chicken, and chow mein. Panda Express is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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