Senior Engineer- Automation Engineer

Egon Zehnder (www.egonzehnder.com) is the world's preeminent leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers. We have more than 560 consultants who bring together vast industry experience and diverse insight, operating globally through 63 offices in 36 countries spanning across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. We believe that together we can transform people, organizations, and the world through leadership. Our clients range from the largest corporations to emerging growth companies, government and regulatory bodies, and major educational and cultural institutions. We collaborate as One Firm across industries and geographies, leveraging strengths of every colleague and operate as a private partnership independent of any outside interests.

Knowledge Center India (KCI) is the central engine that drives the operational value for the firm. Established in 2004, KCI has evolved over the years from purely operational efficiencies into more value-added service offerings, becoming a true business partner. There are various teams based at KCI that work with Global Offices, Practice Groups, and the Management across all aspects of the firm's business life cycle. With a headcount of more than 500, the center has 5 core teams working including Experts, Research Operations, Visual Solutions, Projects/CV Capture and Digital IT, working round the clock on many mission critical elements.

Who we are!

We are part of Digital-IT team established 14 years ago in Gurgaon, India to provide technology support and rollout digital initiatives to 60 plus global offices. Digital IT has six key pillarsCollaboration Technology; Functional Technology; Digital Technology; Security & Architecture; Infrastructure & Services, Digital Success to support business and to take lead on digital transformation initiatives with the total strength of 150+ team members across the globe.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior IT Analyst to join our Engineering team as an Automation Engineer.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing automation solutions, leveraging your expertise in

PowerShell, LogicApps, and Python. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of thinking outside the box to

create innovative solutions, with additional knowledge of Azure Automation Accounts and Azure Hybrid workers being

a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

What will you do?

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using PowerShell, LogicApps, and Python.
• Identify opportunities for automation within various business processes and IT operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation scripts and processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in automation and scripting.
• Utilize Azure Automation Accounts and Function Apps to run PowerShell and Python code
• Design, develop, and implement automated workflows and playbooks in Microsoft Sentinel to enhance incident response capabilities
• Writing custom automations to read and consume logs/data via APIs calls
• Working with different authentication types including working with JWT Tokens
• Providing solutions with industry standard security considerations
• Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, including design documents, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure automation solutions meet business needs.
• Continuously improve existing automation processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Integrate with APIs and services that use JSON for data exchange. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to JSON data processing
• Mentor and guide team members in automation best practices and techniques

What will you need to succeed?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in IT automation, with a strong focus on PowerShell, LogicApps, and Python
• Experience in security automation, with a focus on SOAR platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative automation solutions.
• Experience with Azure Automation Accounts and Azure Hybrid workers is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Skills:

• Experience with other automation tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator) is a plus
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux OS will be an added advantage

Benefits

At EZ, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Egon Zehnder can mean for you!

• 5 Days working in a Fast-paced work environment.
• Work directly with the senior management team
• Reward and Recognition
• Employee friendly policies
• Personal development and training
• Health Benefits, Accident Insurance

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will be doing regular catchups with your manager who will act as your career coach and guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

The position is based at Egon Zehnder's KCI office in Gurgaon, Plot no. 29, Institutional Area Sector 32

Egon Zehnder aims for a diverse workplace and strives to continuously lead with our firm values. We respect personal values of every individual irrespective of race, national or social origin, gender, religion, political or other opinion, disability, age and sexual orientation as warranted by basic rights enshrined in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. We believe diversity of our firm is central to the success and enables us to deliver better solutions for our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and supportive work environment, where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves and treated with dignity and respect and there is no unlawful discrimination related to employment, recruitment, training, promotion, or remuneration.

Egon Zehnder provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree