Windows Platform Engineer: DoD-Secure Infra & DevSecOps

Corvus Consulting, LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Systems, Inc. is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to join our team supporting Government customers and national security missions.

You will design, implement, automate, and sustain Windows-based platform environments for defense systems and software-intensive applications. The role involves working within DoD-compliant environments, focusing on secure infrastructure, DevSecOps integration, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline preferred
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements
• Active Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain Secret Clearance
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Windows-based enterprise environments or platform engineering
• Security+ CE certification or ability to obtain within 3–6 months of hire
• Strong experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, and Group Policy
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
• Experience with virtualization platforms including VMware and Hyper-V
• Familiarity with IaC tools such as Ansible, Terraform
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience implementing STIG compliance and RMF controls
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Ability to work in collaborative Government/ contractor teams

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Windows-based platform infrastructure across development, test, and production environments
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes
• Administer Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, and domain services
• Develop and maintain IaC solutions for repeatable deployments
• Support DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD integration for Windows apps
• Implement and maintain STIG and RMF security controls
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and optimize platform reliability
• Coordinate patching, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle maintenance
• Support VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualization technologies
• Collaborate with Agile, cybersecurity, and test teams to deliver platforms
• Maintain system documentation and architecture artifacts
• Identify risks and support modernization initiatives

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

Group Policy

IaC tooling

DevSecOps

RMF/STIG compliance

Troubleshooting

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Specialty Systems, Inc. is seeking a Windows Platform Engineer to join our team supporting Government customers and national security missions.

You will design, implement, automate, and sustain Windows-based platform environments for defense systems and software-intensive applications. The role involves working within DoD-compliant environments, focusing on secure infrastructure, DevSecOps integration, and lifecycle management.