**Job Summary** Community Health Systems (CHS), a Fortune 500 healthcare leader, is establishing a new Automation & Optimization team within its Infrastructure division. We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Infrastructure Automation & Optimization Engineer to join us at the forefront of this initiative. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about learning, process improvement, and making a significant impact. Reporting to a supportive leader who prioritizes autonomy over micromanagement, you will play a key role in modernizing and automating infrastructure processes that support critical healthcare operations across the nation. **What You'll Be Doing** + Evaluate existing infrastructure processes to identify and prioritize opportunities for automation + Design, plan, and implement process improvements using tools such as Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) + Build and execute automation roadmaps in collaboration with stakeholders across IT departments + Develop scripts and automate tasks using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible to enhance operational efficiency + Work cross-functionally to establish and enforce IT automation standards and best practices + Contribute to both hands-on technical execution and strategic planning in a high-impact environment **Top Skills & Technologies** + Experience implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) & CICD + Experience integrating AI-driven automation for dynamic resource provisioning and self-healing infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency + Experience with API integration with tools such as ServiceNow, VMware, Nutanix, BlueCat, etc + Proficiency in scripting with Python, PowerShell, and Bash + Familiarity with Nutanix, VMware, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is advantageous + Self-driven, curious, and motivated to take projects from concept through to completion **Why Work at CHS?** + Be part of a growing team from the ground up within a Fortune 500 company + Serve as a foundational member of a newly forming team + Work under forward-thinking leadership that encourages autonomy and innovation + Make a direct impact on modernizing IT infrastructure for a leading healthcare provider, supporting systems that serve patients nationwide + Thrive in a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration + Enjoy remote-first flexibility with occasional travel for team connection and collaboration Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.