Windows Systems Automation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Windows Systems Automation Engineer to automate Windows deployments, configure identity services, and build repeatable, cloud-integrated environments for DoD missions.

You will automate AD, DNS, Group Policy, patching, and endpoint configuration using PowerShell and IaC tools. Collaboration with platform, network, and cybersecurity teams is required to ensure secure, verifiable deployments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience administering or engineering Windows Server environments.
• 2+ years of experience supporting a U.S. Government or federal environment.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and automated domain provisioning.
• Experience developing PowerShell automation for infrastructure deployment, configuration, and security auditing.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Experience using Git and CI/CD pipelines to manage and deploy infrastructure changes.
• Experience with automated patching, compliance tracking, and endpoint management.
• Knowledge of STIGs, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and Windows security-hardening practices.
• Experience troubleshooting complex system, identity, network, and application issues.
• HS diploma or GED.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or GSEC).
• Ability to obtain IAT Level III-compliant certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Automate Windows Server and workstation deployments using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar IaC tools.
• Design and maintain Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and identity services for isolated range environments.
• Develop advanced PowerShell scripts for provisioning, domain joins, configuration management, security auditing, and software installation.
• Build and maintain reusable Windows machine images through automated image pipelines.
• Apply STIGs and other security-hardening standards to Windows servers and endpoints.
• Automate patching, vulnerability remediation, inventory, and compliance reporting.
• Integrate systems with secrets management, logging, monitoring, and remote-management services.
• Develop automated tests and deployment validation to identify configuration issues before release.
• Troubleshoot complex Windows, Active Directory, authentication, networking, and application issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational runbooks.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

PowerShell scripting

Infrastructure as code

Cloud engineering

Security hardening

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Vulnerability remediation

Identity and access management

Education

HS diploma or GED

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or GSEC)

Ability to obtain IAT Level III-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP) within 6 months

Tools

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Terraform

Pester

PowerShell DSC / DSC

SCCM / MECM

Chocolatey

Job description

The Opportunity:

Secure cyber training environments need Windows systems that can be deployed, configured, tested, and removed consistently through automation. We need a Windows Systems Automation Engineer who can combine Windows administration, cloud engineering, and infrastructure-as-code practices to build reliable and repeatable environments supporting Department of Defense missions.

Job Number: R0246488

Windows Systems Automation Engineer

The Opportunity:

Secure cyber training environments need Windows systems that can be deployed, configured, tested, and removed consistently through automation. We need a Windows Systems Automation Engineer who can combine Windows administration, cloud engineering, and infrastructure-as-code practices to build reliable and repeatable environments supporting Department of Defense missions.

On our team, you’ll engineer Windows Server and workstation capabilities for isolated, cloud-based cyber ranges. You’ll automate Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, domain joins, security hardening, software installation, patching, and endpoint configuration using PowerShell and infrastructure as code.

You’ll develop reusable deployment components, bootstrap scripts, and automated machine-image pipelines. You’ll also integrate Windows systems with cloud services for identity, secrets management, logging, monitoring, and remote administration. Your work will help ensure environments can be securely deployed and completely removed without relying on manual configuration.

You’ll collaborate with platform engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity SMEs, and range operators to troubleshoot identity, authentication, configuration, and application issues. You’ll apply STIGs, remediate vulnerabilities, document system designs, and continuously improve deployment reliability.

What You'll Work On:

• Automate Windows Server and workstation deployments using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools


• Design and maintain Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and identity services for isolated range environments


• Develop advanced PowerShell scripts for provisioning, domain joins, configuration management, security auditing, and software installation


• Build and maintain reusable Windows machine images through automated image pipelines


• Apply STIGs and other security-hardening standards to Windows servers and endpoints


• Automate patching, vulnerability remediation, inventory, and compliance reporting


• Integrate systems with secrets management, logging, monitoring, and remote-management services


• Develop automated tests and deployment validation to identify configuration issues before release


• Troubleshoot complex Windows, Active Directory, authentication, networking, and application issues


• Maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational runbooks

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience administering or engineering Windows Server environments


• 2+ years of experience supporting a U.S. Government or federal environment


• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and automated domain provisioning


• Experience developing PowerShell automation for infrastructure deployment, configuration, and security auditing


• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform


• Experience using Git and CI/CD pipelines to manage and deploy infrastructure changes


• Experience with automated patching, compliance tracking, and endpoint management


• Knowledge of STIGs, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and Windows security-hardening practices


• Experience troubleshooting complex system, identity, network, and application issues


• HS diploma or GED


• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II-compliant certification, such as Security+, CySA+, or GSEC


• Ability to obtain an IAT Level III-compliant certification, such as SecurityX, CISSP, or CCNP Security, within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience administering Windows workloads in AWS


• Experience with AWS Systems Manager, Secrets Manager, IAM, S3, or CloudWatch


• Experience with AWS EC2 Image Builder, Packer, or another automated image-building platform


• Experience with AWS CDK and TypeScript


• Experience with PowerShell Desired State Configuration or Pester


• Experience automating Microsoft Office and enterprise application deployment


• Experience with SCCM, MECM, Chocolatey, or similar software-management tools


• Experience administering Linux systems in a hybrid environment


• Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB


• Experience building cyber ranges, test environments, or other disposable cloud infrastructure


• Ability to clearly communicate technical designs and troubleshooting findings to engineers, operators, and leadership

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.


• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.


• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.