Windows Server Engineer

Apex Systems; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Jersey City, New Jersey, is seeking a Windows Server Build Automation Engineer to advance a highly automated server-build environment using HashiCorp Packer and CI/CD pipelines for Windows image creation and deployment.

The role requires deep Windows Server expertise, PowerShell development, and Ansible-driven configuration management, plus collaboration across gathering requirements, designing and testing new services, documenting solutions, and transitioning them to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with MS Windows Server, including 4+ years with Windows Server 2022/2025.
• 5+ years of PowerShell development experience.
• 4+ years of experience with Ansible.
• 2+ years of experience with HashiCorp Packer and Chocolatey.
• 2+ years of experience with Terraform.
• Proficiency with RedHat Linux.
• Experience with NuGet, GIT, and Artifactory.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a highly automated server-build environment using HashiCorp Packer and CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate image creation and deployment for Windows Server platforms.
• Utilize Ansible for configuration management and PowerShell for extensive automation scripting.
• Work with modern DevOps tooling such as GIT, Artifactory, and JIRA within an agile framework.
• Integrate with JSON-based web services.
• Gather requirements, design, and test new service offerings.
• Create comprehensive documentation for new solutions.
• Transition newly developed solutions to operational support teams.

Skills

Windows Server

PowerShell

Ansible

HashiCorp Packer

Terraform

RedHat Linux

Git

Artifactory

Azure

Tools

HashiCorp Packer

Terraform

Chocolatey

Git

Artifactory

Job description

Windows Server Engineer

Job#: 3053159

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)

This position is for a Windows Server Build Automation Engineer responsible for developing a next-generation, highly automated server-build environment. The role involves leveraging HashiCorp Packer and CI/CD pipelines to automate image creation and deployment. This senior role requires deep expertise in Windows Server OS components, server automation, Ansible-driven configuration management, and extensive PowerShell development. The engineer will work to gather requirements, design and test new service offerings, document solutions, and transition them to operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a highly automated server-build environment using HashiCorp Packer and CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate image creation and deployment for Windows Server platforms.
• Utilize Ansible for configuration management and PowerShell for extensive automation scripting.
• Work with modern DevOps tooling such as GIT, Artifactory, and JIRA within an agile framework.
• Integrate with JSON-based web services.
• Gather requirements, design, and test new service offerings.
• Create comprehensive documentation for new solutions.
• Transition newly developed solutions to operational support teams.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with MS Windows Server, including 4+ years with Windows Server 2022/2025.
• 5+ years of PowerShell development experience.
• 4+ years of experience with Ansible.
• 2+ years of experience with HashiCorp Packer and Chocolatey.
• 2+ years of experience with Terraform.
• Proficiency with RedHat Linux.
• Experience with NuGet, GIT, and Artifactory.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation for large-scale cloud deployments.
• Knowledge of VMware vRealize.
• Linux scripting skills (Bash/Python).
• Experience with API development using tools like Swagger WebAPI.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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