Senior Engineer, Windows/Active Directory

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking a Senior Engineer of Infrastructure Engineering (Windows/AD) to lead a team responsible for Windows Server and Active Directory across on‑prem and cloud environments. You will automate controls, drive security, and ensure platform stability with an engineering mindset.

The role requires 5+ years in AD/Windows Server, PowerShell, CloudFormation/AWS, and a collaborative approach with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of expert-level Active Directory/Domain Admin experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced studies preferred.
• Experience with Windows Server lifecycle, patching, and systems integration.
• Expert in PowerShell and automating Windows/AD tasks.
• Automation using Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with AWS (EC2, NLB, Security Groups).
• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform and scripting languages.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
• Azure experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for a team of Windows Server / Active Directory Engineers.
• Apply engineering mindset to solve complex technical challenges and drive improvements.
• Drive automation to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and mentor engineers to ensure stability and security.
• Identify and implement technology and process changes to modernize infrastructure.
• Collaborate with senior leadership for communication and accountability.
• Ensure adherence to security protocols across operations.
• Serve as a key member of the IT Infrastructure Engineering Team.

Skills

Active Directory

Windows Server

PowerShell

Automation

Ansible

Python

AWS

Azure

CloudFormation

DevOps

Security compliance

Leadership

On-call rotation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Ansible

AAP

Python scripting

Job description

At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.

Position Overview:

Our rapidly evolving IT department is in search of a Senior Engineer of Infrastructure Engineering (Windows/ AD) with excellent time management skills and a proven track record of setting and meeting results‑oriented goals! We’re looking for a hands‑on experienced engineering senior with a strong engineering mindset who can lead and transform the current environment, automate existing procedures and stay at the forefront of new technologies! This role handles Windows Server \ Active Directory engineering, including developing new solutions, automating controls, ensuring compliance, managing changes, and improving the platform’s sustainability, efficiency, security, and value. This individual will have responsibilities across multiple Windows Server distributions in our on‑premises and public cloud environments.

Our Impact:

We assure Stability, Availability and Reliability for 1000's of servers to support a wide range of applications in a hybrid Cloud environment while striving to prevent service impacts in a multifaceted and constantly evolving ecosystem. We assure rapid recoverability from any impacts to business and services. We work together to strategize and transform IT with Automation and Process Engineering.

Your Impact:

• Provide technical leadership for a team of Windows Server \ Active Directory Engineers to think and execute proactively to ensure the stability and security of the platform.
• Apply an engineering mindset to solve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability of IT infrastructure.
• Develop and mentor teams of engineers to proactively ensure platform stability and security.
• Identify, influence, and implement technology, process, and skill changes to modernize infrastructure.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure clear communication, risk reduction, and accountability for team performance.
• Ensure adherence to security protocols and best practices across all infrastructure operations.
• Serve as a key member of the IT Infrastructure Engineering Team.

Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of expert-level Active Directory/Domain Admin experience engineering new technical solutions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced studies/degree preferred.
• Extensive experience with Windows Server engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance, and systems integration.
• Expert with PowerShell and automating various Windows Server \ Active Directory tasks.
• Automation development experience including application of Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation) and DevOps principles using SDLC best practices.
• Experience with AWS, including EC2, NLB, Security Groups, and other cloud native services.
• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Shell, etc.) to automate engineering and operations tasks.
• Utilizes an engineering mindset with deep job‑specific and industry knowledge to drive change and transform work processes.
• Expertise in vulnerability remediation, patching, and maintaining secure systems in compliance with security protocols.
• Strong communication skills to set clear goals and relay accomplishments to management.
• Ability to lead current technical trends and anticipate future technological needs for team growth.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call rotation and provide support during off‑hours as needed.
• Must have a solid sense of accountability for performance and continued improvement of execution.
• Azure experience a plus.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Demonstrates expertise in Windows Server patching, vulnerability remediation, patching, and strict adherence to security protocols.
• Demonstrates deep job‑specific knowledge and best practices to drive change and transform work processes.
• Expert in engineering new solutions; elevates team members through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Makes significant contributions to strategy and objectives; provides knowledge leadership across areas of responsibility and thinks beyond individual sphere.
• Utilizes an engineering mindset to drive innovation and efficiency in infrastructure solutions.
• Effective communicator and influencer within IT and business teams.
• Highly effective team leader and top influencer for IT and business partners.
• Champions automation as a core strategy for operational excellence.

We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.

CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market‑leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $122,000 - $184,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.