AI-Enabled Infrastructure Automation Engineer

TITLE: AI-Enabled Infrastructure Automation Engineer
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL (4 days per week onsite)
POSITION TYPE: Direct Hire (No Sponsorship)

Responsibilities:

• Configure, tune, and maintain our AI coding assistant stack (Claude Code, Copilot, or equivalents) providing our coders with consistent, high-quality output aligned to our standards.
• Author and maintain rules files, system prompts, and context packages that teach the AI assistants our Terraform module conventions, Ansible role patterns, Git workflows, security and compliance guardrails.
• Design and operate MCP servers as appropriate.
• Build a shared, version-controlled library of prompts, agent workflows, and slash commands for the recurring tasks each department faces — module generation, legacy-to-IaC conversion, pull request review, runbook updates, and drift triage.
• Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, bare-metal servers, and other computing infrastructure.
• Develop scripts, workflows, and playbooks for storage provisioning, SAN/NAS automation, and backup integration.
• Automate network device configuration and monitoring using tools like Ansible, Python, or vendor APIs.
• Implement and manage configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) for OS and middleware automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand diverse automation needs and advocate for unified solutions.
• Provide guidance and training to peers on effective branching strategies, versioning, and code review processes.
• Integrate automation workflows with ITSM and CMDB systems.
• Build and maintain automated patching, compliance, and reporting frameworks.
• Optimize infrastructure utilization and reduce manual intervention in operational tasks.
• Participate in departmental initiatives.
• Communicate progress, problems and best practices to management, leads and teammates.

Requirements:

• BS/BA in Computer Science or MIS is desired or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on platform, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering experience, with deep production work in at least one of Terraform or Ansible (ideally both) and strong Git-based workflow fluency.
• At least 6 months of substantial daily use of AI coding assistants on infrastructure work, shipping Terraform modules, Ansible roles, or pipeline code with AI in the loop.
• Working knowledge of Python or C# sufficient to build integration tooling, MCP servers, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and evangelize — this role is intended as a force multiplier for our Computing Infrastructure Automation team as well as coders within our various Computing Services departments.
• Clear written communication; comfort producing reference documentation and internal playbooks.
• Pragmatic judgment about where AI should and shouldn’t be leveraged.
• Demonstrated knowledge of automation technologies and processes.
• Basic knowledge of security policies.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Background in VMware Cloud Foundation and Hyper-V virtualization technologies.
• Experience with enterprise storage systems (Dell EMC).
• Familiarity with enterprise networking (Cisco).
• Proficiency with scripting (Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bash, REST APIs).
• Hands-on experience with automation platforms (Ansible Tower/AWX, vRealize Automation, Terraform for VMware).
• Experience with source control systems (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub) in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrate strong communication and influence skills to encourage adoption of automation standards.
• General knowledge of Southern Company's core business.
• General knowledge of information technologies (those currently used within the system and new technologies).
• Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence others across organizations within the IT organization.
• Ability to build relationships and work in a team atmosphere as well as work independently.
• Ability to provide and accept feedback.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate Southern Style: Unquestionable trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of how activities impact function budget.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience building internal developer platforms, paved roads, or self-service catalogs (internal CLIs, Terraform module registries, Ansible content collections).
• Hands-on MCP server development and/or other AI tool integration work.
• Experience in a regulated industry (utilities, financial services, healthcare, defense) where auditability and change control are first-class concerns.
• Exposure to policy-as-code frameworks and their integration into PR workflows.

The compensation range for this position is dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location. Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to Applications@Synergishr.com.

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at Applications@Synergishr.com.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.