DevOps Engineer_Windows Imaging & Automation

Mynd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mynd is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer Windows Imaging & Automation to design, build, and maintain enterprise Windows images and deployment solutions. You will create and manage custom images, Golden Images, and automated deployment frameworks, while contributing to broader DevOps initiatives.

The role focuses on standardizing Windows environments, ensuring security, automation, and alignment with organizational requirements; Linux image engineering and DevOps automation are desirable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Windows OS deployment, imaging, endpoint engineering, DevOps, or similar roles.
• Strong experience with MDT, SCCM / Configuration Manager, DISM, Sysprep, Windows ADK and WinPE, WIM image creation and servicing.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell and Python.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent understanding of Windows OS, drivers, patching, deployment technologies, and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Create, customize, and maintain Windows Golden Images for enterprise and product-specific environments.
• Build and manage image deployment workflows using MDT, SCCM, DISM, Sysprep, WinPE, and related technologies.
• Integrate operating system updates, security patches, drivers, applications, and custom configurations into Windows images.
• Develop unattended installation and automated provisioning solutions.
• Maintain image release, testing, validation, versioning, and lifecycle management processes.
• Troubleshoot imaging, deployment, driver, boot, and system configuration issues.
• Ensure deployed images comply with security, compliance, and organizational standards.

Skills

Automation

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

MDT

SCCM

DISM

Sysprep

WinPE

WIM

PowerShell

Python

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Git

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer Windows Imaging & Automation to design, build, customize, and maintain enterprise-grade Windows operating system images and deployment solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating and managing custom Windows images, Golden Images, and automated deployment frameworks while also contributing to broader DevOps initiatives.

This role will be responsible for ensuring that Windows environments are standardized, secure, automated, and aligned with organizational requirements. Experience with Linux image engineering and DevOps automation is highly desirable. The responsibilities and skills align with internal Windows imaging practices involving MDT, SCCM, DISM, Sysprep, WIM management, and deployment automation.

Key Responsibilities

Windows Imaging & Deployment

• Create, customize, and maintain Windows Golden Images for enterprise and product-specific environments.
• Build and manage image deployment workflows using MDT, SCCM, DISM, Sysprep, WinPE, and related technologies.
• Integrate operating system updates, security patches, drivers, applications, and custom configurations into Windows images.
• Develop unattended installation and automated provisioning solutions.
• Maintain image release, testing, validation, versioning, and lifecycle management processes.
• Troubleshoot imaging, deployment, driver, boot, and system configuration issues.
• Ensure deployed images comply with security, compliance, and organizational standards.

Automation & DevOps

• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and Python.
• Create tools and scripts to streamline image creation, validation, testing, deployment, and maintenance activities.
• Support CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve build, release, and deployment workflows.
• Support infrastructure automation initiatives and environment provisioning.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies using Git.
• Support artifact management, release automation, and deployment standardization.
• Monitor and improve build reliability, deployment efficiency, and operational stability.

Platform & Infrastructure Support

• Manage virtualized environments used for image creation and testing.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and automation procedures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand platform requirements and implement standardized operating system configurations.
• Participate in infrastructure maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Windows OS deployment, imaging, endpoint engineering, DevOps, or similar roles.
• Strong experience with:
  • Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
  • Microsoft SCCM / Configuration Manager
  • DISM
  • Sysprep
  • Windows ADK and WinPE
  • WIM image creation and servicing
• Strong scripting and automation skills using:
  • PowerShell
  • Python
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as:
  • Jenkins
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI/CD
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong understanding of Windows operating systems, drivers, patching, deployment technologies, and system administration.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Linux image creation and customization (Ubuntu, RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, etc.).
• Experience with Linux shell scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with Docker and container-based workflows.
• Exposure to Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with Hyper-V, VMware, or cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Knowledge of endpoint management solutions including Intune and Autopilot.
• Familiarity with security scanning, vulnerability remediation, and DevSecOps practices.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing enterprise-grade operating system deployment solutions.
• Knowledge of secure image hardening and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, lab, R&D, or engineering environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, ELK, or similar platforms.
• Experience with software packaging and enterprise application deployment.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong automation-first mindset.
• Ability to independently manage imaging and deployment projects.
• Comfortable working across DevOps, IT, Development, and QA teams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Passion for creating scalable, repeatable, and reliable deployment solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.

What You'll Deliver

• Reliable and repeatable Windows Golden Images aligned with organizational requirements.
• Automated image creation, validation, and deployment processes.
• Improved efficiency across development, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Standardized and secure operating system configurations.
• Enhanced DevOps automation and operational excellence across the engineering organization.