Microsoft Automation Sustainment Engineer - Ansible

Atlas Technologies, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company supporting DoD customers, seeks a Microsoft Systems Sustainment Engineer. You will design, automate, and sustain Microsoft- and VMware-based systems across CANES baselines, integrating COTS/GOTS components and applying Ansible automation to reduce drift.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, document technical approaches, and ensure mission-critical platforms remain secure, stable, and scalable. U.S. Citizenship and DoD security considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Candidate will support DoD systems using Windows-based infrastructure.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell automation is required.
• Familiarity with virtualization and enterprise IT environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Microsoft-based applications and services including Windows Server, AD, and Group Policy.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and network issues across distributed systems.
• Develop and revise system designs to improve efficiency, stability, and sustainment.
• Integrate COTS/GOTS software into CANES baselines.
• Apply Ansible automation and ADP to streamline sustainment workflows.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

Ansible

VMware

Hyper-V

Agile/DevOps

CI/CD

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

ADP / Ansible Delivery Pipeline

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

VMware vSphere

Job description

Looking for a career where hard work is valued, and your ideas and feedback are part of the way we operate daily? Want to bring your skills to a company that encourages teamwork and champions continued education and process improvement? Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers in support of America's warfighters, is seeking a passionate, flexible, committed team player to join our group of highly motivated professionals. If you are comfortable in fast-paced environments, can think on your feet, and excel in team-based collaborative efforts, then this may be the right fit for you.

Atlas Tech is seeking a Microsoft Systems Sustainment Engineer to support the systems engineering, automation, and integration of Naval software systems. This role provides critical sustainment support for PMW 110 Tactical Networks, with a focus on designing, building, automating, and maintaining systems and infrastructure across Microsoft- and VMware-based environments. The engineer will support DoD systems by integrating COTS/GOTS components, developing and maintaining automation using Ansible and ADP, troubleshooting complex distributed systems, and ensuring consistent and reliable baseline configurations across mission-critical platforms.

You Will:

• Work with Microsoft-based applications and services, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualized environments


• Troubleshoot complex application, infrastructure, and network issues across distributed systems


• Develop and revise system designs and architectures to improve efficiency, stability, supportability, and sustainability


• Provide technical analysis integral to the maintenance and sustainment of DoD systems


• Integrate COTS and GOTS software into CANES baselines


• Partner with engineering teams to align infrastructure with mission requirements and participate in reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions


• Prepare technical documentation and briefs for engineering review teams


• Work with VMware hypervisor-based systems hosting Microsoft Server environments


• Use cybersecurity tools such as STIGs, ACAS, and Nessus to support vulnerability analysis and mitigation


• Support IT enterprise products, monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and configuration management solutions


• Develop solutions to solve problems and implement enhancements


• Apply Ansible automation and the Ansible Delivery Pipeline (ADP) to streamline sustainment workflows, reduce configuration drift, and ensure consistent baselines


• Develop and optimize Ansible playbooks and ADP pipelines for deployment, configuration, and sustainment activities


• Work with Atlassian products for project/issue management tracking, change management, and system version management (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)

You Have:

• U.S. Citizenship


• A minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance or be able to obtain an interim security clearance prior to hire date


• DoD 8140\\8570 Certifications to be qualified as an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II


• 3-5+ years of experience supporting engineering efforts and complex IT infrastructure


• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform and playbook development


• Experience with Windows Domain systems, Active Directory, and Group Policy Objects


• Strong PowerShell experience for automating installation, configuration, maintenance, and hardening tasks


• Demonstrated ability to automate the installation and configuration of applications


• Experience creating and testing virtual environments using VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies


• Working knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

We’d be Impressed if You Had:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field


• Microsoft certifications such as MCITP, MCSA, or MCSE


• 5+ years’ experience in data engineering roles


• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)


• Proficiency with version control systems and collaborative development tools


• Experience with configuration management and automation platforms like Ansible


• Programming/scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go)


• Experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM) related to configuration items and other deployment-based activities.


• Experience with Microsoft Azure

In addition to a great culture at Atlas Tech, we pride ourselves on our Core Values of Learning; Teaching; Passion; and Flexibility. We have been recognized in the top 25 in both South Carolina and Virginia as one of the Best Places to Work for three straight years. We have also been honored with the US DOL Hire Vets Gold Award since 2020.

Want to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:

\"From day 1, I knew Atlas Tech was where I wanted to be. Atlas' culture embraces creativeness, community involvement, and taking care of their employees. If you're looking for a great place to work, come join us!\" - Blane

\"I could not have asked for a better company to transition from Active-Duty military to civilian life. Atlas not only provides opportunities for professional growth, but it's also highly encouraged. The passion and appreciation for what we do that is displayed every day, makes it exciting for me to come to work each day.\" - Laurence

Atlas Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Atlas Tech strives to make our website, www.atlas-tech.com, accessible to all users. If you need assistance completing the application process or require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. This contact information is designated for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Atlas Tech is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.