Hi Hank,
I have been working in network and network security operations for major companies having global presence for around 8 years now.
I agree that it's very busy schedule and there are always two thoughts that I can do it with traditional method as well. But when it comes to the automation,
a. There are so many things that can be automated
b. with so many different & better ways it becomes tricky at times to chose the right automation lever at times.
Some work for some clients, some has preference of one over the another.

Would like to hear from others what they use for which task and their experience.

Keep writing and sharing :)

BR/
Sanket