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Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer

HexploraHolyoke, MA🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers significant opportunities for career growth and skills development as you take ownership of the Windows Server platform lifecycle and drive automation initiatives within a reputable company. You'll thrive if you possess a strong background in enterprise Windows environments, PowerShell, and cloud technologies, and are eager to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational processes and security. Apply today to leverage your expertise and make a tangible impact!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationHolyoke, MA, United States
AWSActive DirectoryAnsibleAzurePowerShellVMware

Job description

Title : Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer
Location: Holyoke, MA (Hybrid)
Required skills:
  • Candidate must have hands-on experience in engineering, securing, and supporting enterprise Windows Server environments, including business-critical production systems.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell, as well as patch management and vulnerability remediation.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Windows Server across physical infrastructure, VMware and Nutanix virtual environments, and AWS- and Azure-hosted environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and continuously improve operational processes, technical standards, security baselines, documentation, and runbooks.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex Windows infrastructure and production issues and to communicate and collaborate effectively with infrastructure, security, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, VMware, and Nutanix environments.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management tools.
  • Familiarity with CIS benchmarks, Microsoft security baselines, and compliance-driven environments.
  • Relevant Microsoft, cloud, automation, or security certifications preferred.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Own the Windows Server platform lifecycle, including patching, OS upgrades, server builds, retirements, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Define, maintain, and continuously improve processes, standards, documentation, and operational runbooks.
  • Partner with system administrators to execute platform activities while maintaining overall process ownership and 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 and recommend improvements that modernize the Windows platform and reduce technical debt.
  • Provide technical leadership and promote knowledge sharing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

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Infowave Systems is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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