Kforce has a client in Round Rock, TX that is seeking an Automation Engineer. This resource will be expected to lead automation efforts to ensure that the data center technical environment is properly monitored and that any problems are reported to the appropriate people. We are looking for candidates local to Austin, TX only. Responsibilities: * Lead automation efforts to automate tasks; reporting, tools, and any other area that can benefit from automated processes * This person will need to demonstrate general understanding of client/server and SAN/storage array support data center environments so as to understand how automation can help * Understand the development of test configuration plans for the lab computing environment infrastructure and knowledge of deployment of fiber-channel storage arrays, hosts, switches, software, and storage networking infrastructure * Maintain a working knowledge of all documented processes and procedures; Help identify opportunities for improvements in efficiency and responsiveness, makes automation recommendations and assists to implement efficiencies * Mentor and project-supervise less experienced Lab System Engineers in creating and executing automated tasks; Identify system or storage performance issues and participate in the development of tools to improve system management * Provide technical expertise in the development of collaborative platform client application/customer interfaces