Windows Platform Automation Lead

Infowave Systems, Inc; Holyoke (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Infowave Systems is seeking a Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer to own the Windows Server platform lifecycle, including patching, OS upgrades, server builds, retirements, and remediation. This hybrid role is based in Holyoke, MA and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain secure, reliable production environments.

Candidates will drive automation with PowerShell and Ansible, maintain security baselines and Group Policy standards, and work with Infrastructure and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IS/CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience engineering, securing, and supporting enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell, plus patch management and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience with VMware, Nutanix, AWS and Azure environments.
• Experience with infrastructure automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management tools.
• Familiarity with CIS benchmarks and Microsoft security baselines.
• Relevant Microsoft, cloud, automation, or security certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the Windows Server platform lifecycle including patching, upgrades, builds, retirements, and remediation.
• Define, maintain, and improve processes, standards, documentation, and 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 to modernize the Windows platform and reduce technical debt.
• Provide technical leadership and promote knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Windows platform management

Communication & collaboration

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

VMware

Nutanix

AWS

Azure

Infrastructure-as-Code

Automation tooling

Microsoft security baselines

CIS benchmarks

Job description

Infowave Systems is seeking a Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer to own the Windows Server platform lifecycle, including patching, OS upgrades, server builds, retirements, and remediation. This hybrid role is based in Holyoke, MA and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain secure, reliable production environments.

Candidates will drive automation with PowerShell and Ansible, maintain security baselines and Group Policy standards, and work with Infrastructure and