Senior Windows Server Engineer: Automation & Security

Pantex Plant; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantex Plant is seeking a Windows Server Engineer to design, implement, and manage Windows-based infrastructure in a distributed environment. The role focuses on security, reliability, and scalable configurations within the IT Infrastructure team.

The ideal candidate will have strong PowerShell/Ansible automation skills, experience with SCCM/WSUS, and deep knowledge of AD, DNS, DHCP, and GPO. On-call rotation and weekend maintenance are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science; typically 2–7 years experience, or Master's degree; alternative: 10+ years education/experience
• Proven Windows Server engineering background with strong IT infrastructure skills
• Experience with automation and patch management tooling is required

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain Windows-based infrastructure in a large distributed network
• Develop automation scripts with PowerShell and Ansible to streamline administration
• Administer core Windows technologies: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, file services, virtualization
• Oversee installation, configuration, and support of Windows and COTS apps within the Windows ecosystem
• Monitor, patch, secure, and ensure compliance of Windows OS and apps
• Provide on-call support and participate in weekend maintenance
• Create and maintain operational procedures and user training materials
• Collaborate with IT Project Management and CTO to deliver solutions on time and within scope

Skills

PowerShell

Ansible

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Master's degree in engineering/science

10+ years of combined education/experience

Tools

SCCM

WSUS

Job description

Pantex Plant is seeking a Windows Server Engineer to design, implement, and manage Windows-based infrastructure in a distributed environment. The role focuses on security, reliability, and scalable configurations within the IT Infrastructure team.

The ideal candidate will have strong PowerShell/Ansible automation skills, experience with SCCM/WSUS, and deep knowledge of AD, DNS, DHCP, and GPO. On-call rotation and weekend maintenance are part of the responsibilities.