Hybrid Windows DevOps SysAdmin — Automation & Modernization

Emergent Staffing; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Staffing is seeking a Systems Administrator (DevOps) to modernize Windows-based infrastructure, automate critical administrative processes, and improve operational reliability across a primarily Windows-based environment.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in transforming legacy systems, implementing automation, strengthening deployment practices, and driving infrastructure improvements that support business growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, DevOps, or a related role.
• Strong experience supporting Windows Server environments.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory administration and automation.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.
• Experience automating infrastructure and operational processes.
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Understanding of infrastructure monitoring, system health management, and production support.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production changes while minimizing business risk.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Modernize and standardize infrastructure across a Windows-centric environment.
• Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions for system administration and access management.
• Improve Active Directory management, including automated group assignments and role-based access controls.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell and shell scripts to streamline operational tasks and deployments.
• Support CI/CD initiatives and deployment automation using TeamCity and related tools.
• Enhance monitoring, alerting, and observability capabilities across infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with systems administrators, help desk personnel, and engineering teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Support Azure, Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, and other infrastructure technologies.
• Administer and support virtualization platforms including Hyper-V, VMware, or Proxmox.
• Assist with Linux-based infrastructure supporting containerized workloads.
• Help establish best practices around version control, change management, documentation, and deployment processes.
• Participate in infrastructure planning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and post-mortem reviews.
• Evaluate and implement solutions that improve reliability, scalability, and security while minimizing operational risk.

Skills

Windows Server

PowerShell scripting

Automation

CI/CD

Git

TeamCity

Azure

VMware

Hyper-V

Proxmox

Tools

TeamCity

Git

PowerShell

VMware

Hyper-V

Proxmox

Job description

Emergent Staffing is seeking a Systems Administrator (DevOps) to modernize Windows-based infrastructure, automate critical administrative processes, and improve operational reliability across a primarily Windows-based environment.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in transforming legacy systems, implementing automation, strengthening deployment practices, and driving infrastructure improvements that support business growth.