Windows Server Automation Engineer

Innova Solutions Inc.; Jersey City, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Health saving account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability insurance (Short/Long term)

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

Paid leaves

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Senior Windows Server Build & Automation Engineer for a contract role in a hybrid environment (Jersey City, Plano, Charlotte). You will design and automate server build platforms using HashiCorp Packer, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines, with strong focus on Windows Server 2022/2025 and PowerShell development.

Responsibilities include provisioning, configuration management, image creation, and automated deployment across enterprise environments, plus

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Primary Skill), Terraform (Secondary Skill), and Microsoft Windows Server (Tertiary Skill) for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and automation.
• Expertise in Windows Server 2022/2025, Red Hat Linux, and PowerShell scripting for server administration, automation, deployment, and operational support.
• Proficient in automation and image management tools including HashiCorp Packer, Chocolatey, NuGet, Git, and Artifactory to support CI/CD-driven server build and release processes.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and implementing automation solutions for large-scale cloud deployments across enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of VMware vRealize, Linux scripting (Bash/Python), and API development/integration using Swagger WebAPI to enhance infrastructure automation and platform integration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Primary Skill), Terraform (Secondary Skill), and Microsoft Windows Server (Tertiary Skill) for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and automation.
• Expertise in Windows Server 2022/2025, Red Hat Linux, and PowerShell scripting for server administration, automation, deployment, and operational support.
• Proficient in automation and image management tools including HashiCorp Packer, Chocolatey, NuGet, Git, and Artifactory to support CI/CD-driven server build and release processes.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and implementing automation solutions for large-scale cloud deployments across enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of VMware vRealize, Linux scripting (Bash/Python), and API development/integration using Swagger WebAPI to enhance infrastructure automation and platform integration capabilities.

Skills

Ansible

Terraform

Windows Server

Packer

PowerShell

Git

Artifactory

Chocolatey

NuGet

Azure

VMware vRealize

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Tools

HashiCorp Packer

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Windows Server Automation Engineer.

Position type: Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Jersey City/ Plano TX/ Charlotte NC (HYBRID)

Senior Windows Server Build & Automation Engineer with expertise in designing and automating next-generation server build platforms using HashiCorp Packer, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong experience with Windows Server 2022/2025, PowerShell development, configuration management, image creation, and automated deployment across enterprise environments. Skilled in Git, Artifactory, Chocolatey, NuGet, Azure, and DevOps practices, with a focus on infrastructure automation, server provisioning, and operational efficiency. Experienced in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, documentation, and production support. Additional expertise includes Red Hat Linux, Bash/Python scripting, API integration, VMware vRealize, Agile delivery, and large-scale cloud deployment automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Primary Skill), Terraform (Secondary Skill), and Microsoft Windows Server (Tertiary Skill) for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and automation.
• Expertise in Windows Server 2022/2025, Red Hat Linux, and PowerShell scripting for server administration, automation, deployment, and operational support.
• Proficient in automation and image management tools including HashiCorp Packer, Chocolatey, NuGet, Git, and Artifactory to support CI/CD-driven server build and release processes.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and implementing automation solutions for large-scale cloud deployments across enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of VMware vRealize, Linux scripting (Bash/Python), and API development/integration using Swagger WebAPI to enhance infrastructure automation and platform integration capabilities.

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $63 - $68/hr W2

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website

https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions

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