Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer

Ampcus Inc; Holyoke (MA); Hybrid; USD 83.000 - 131.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ampcus Inc in Holyoke, MA is seeking a Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer for a 15+ month contract. The role follows a hybrid work model, with on-site collaboration as needed.

The engineer will own the Windows Server lifecycle, drive automation with PowerShell and Ansible, and partner with Security and Infrastructure teams to improve reliability and compliance. A strong foundation in cloud and virtualization (AWS, Azure, VMware, Nutanix) is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Windows Server lifecycle management, patching, OS upgrades, server builds, retirements, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience with infrastructure automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management tools.
• Familiarity with CIS benchmarks and Microsoft security baselines in compliance-driven environments.
• Relevant Microsoft, cloud, automation, or security certifications preferred.

Aufgaben

• Own the Windows Server platform lifecycle, including patching, OS upgrades, server builds, retirements, and vulnerability remediation.
• Define, maintain, and continuously improve processes, standards, documentation, and operational runbooks.
• Partner with system administrators to execute platform activities while maintaining governance.
• Drive automation, standardization, and operational efficiencies through PowerShell, Ansible, and other tooling.
• Maintain Windows security baselines, Group Policy standards, and platform hardening practices.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to improve platform reliability, security, compliance, and supportability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to modernize the Windows platform and reduce tech debt.
• Provide technical leadership and promote knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Windows Platform Administration

Automation leadership

Security baseline knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, CS, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Terraform

AWS

Azure

VMware

Nutanix

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer

Location: Holyoke, MA - Hybrid

Duration: 15+ Months Contract

Summary: A Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer Consultant to support the Infrastructure Services Department. The selected consultant will be needed as soon as possible and is expected to provide services through December 2027, with the possibility of extension. This position will follow a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own the Windows Server platform lifecycle, including patching, OS upgrades, server builds, retirements, and vulnerability remediation.
• Define, maintain, and continuously improve processes, standards, documentation, and operational runbooks.
• Partner with system administrators to execute platform activities while maintaining overall process ownership and governance.
• Drive automation, standardization, and operational efficiencies through PowerShell, Ansible, and other tooling.
• Maintain Windows security baselines, Group Policy standards, and platform hardening practices.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to improve platform reliability, security, compliance, and supportability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that modernize the Windows platform and reduce technical debt.
• Provide technical leadership and promote knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, VMware, and Nutanix environments.
• Experience with infrastructure automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management tools.
• Familiarity with CIS benchmarks, Microsoft security baselines, and compliance-driven environments.
• Relevant Microsoft, cloud, automation, or security certifications preferred.