What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevOps / Automation Platform Engineer position at Vangard, Inc.?
This Hybrid Role (in office Tues-Wed-Thurs) is based in: Wayne, PA, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX or Charlotte, NC.
In this role, you will:
Build and mature Infrastructure as Code practicesacross Workplace platforms using Terraform and Atmos, enabling teams to manage systems "as code."
Design andoperateCI/CD pipelines(primarily GitHub Actions) aligned to GTO standards, including quality gates, promotion patterns, and deployment safety mechanisms.
Identify, evaluate, and operationalize Terraform providersand integrations for Workplace platforms; guide teams on provider usage, patterns, and lifecycle management.
Onboard platform teams to Terraform/Atmos and GitHub-based delivery,including repository structure, workflow templates, environment strategy, and guardrails.
Create shared automation frameworks and self-servicetoolingto reduce manual operational work and improve delivery speed and consistency.
Develop integrations and automation servicesusing APIs and scripting (PowerShell/Python) acrossendpoint, mobility, VDI, and Microsoft 365 platforms.
Improve release quality and platformstabilitythrough automated validation, testing patterns, observability, and disciplined release governance.
Partner closely with platform engineers, security, infrastructure, and networking teamsto embed automation-first practices and standard engineering patterns.
This role is also expected tochallenge the status quo, drive process improvements, and championa strongDevOps and engineering culture across Workplace Engineering.
Technical Requirements:
Strong experience withCI/CD pipelines(GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps).
Hands-on experience withInfrastructure as Code(Terraform, Atmos, or similar frameworks).
Proficiencyinsoftware development
Experience integrating systems usingREST APIs.
Solid understanding ofGit-based workflows, code review, and reusable modules/templates.
Familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, and operational observability concepts.
Experience supporting enterprise endpoint or collaboration platforms is a plus (Windows, macOS, MDM, VDI, Microsoft 365).
What it takes:
Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
3-5 years of relevant experiencein DevOps, automation, or platform engineering roles.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work across teams, influence standards, and enable others through documentation and coaching.
Willingness to be learn and work with various languages.
Strong planning, organization, and delivery discipline.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.