Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer

About the Job

Title: Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer

Location: Holyoke, MA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 14 Months

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer to manage, secure, and modernize enterprise Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Windows infrastructure, cloud and virtualization technologies, PowerShell automation, and security hardening. This role will focus on platform lifecycle management, operational standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Windows Server platform lifecycle, including server builds, patching, OS upgrades, retirement, and vulnerability remediation.
• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), and PowerShell-based operations.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency using PowerShell, Ansible, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and configuration management tools.
• Support Windows Server infrastructure across physical servers, VMware and Nutanix virtualization platforms, and AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Establish and maintain Windows security baselines, platform hardening practices, and Group Policy standards.
• Develop, maintain, and improve technical documentation, operational runbooks, infrastructure standards, and support processes.
• Troubleshoot complex Windows infrastructure and production issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, and cross-functional teams to improve platform reliability, security, compliance, and supportability.
• Partner with system administrators to coordinate platform activities while maintaining operational standards and process governance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, recommend platform modernization initiatives, and reduce technical debt.
• Provide technical leadership, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement across Windows infrastructure operations.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience engineering, securing, and supporting enterprise Windows Server environments, including business-critical production systems.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), and PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server patch management, operating system upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and security hardening.
• Experience supporting Windows Server across physical infrastructure, virtualized environments, and cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, VMware, and Nutanix environments.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and configuration management practices.
• Experience using PowerShell, Ansible, and other automation tools.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex Windows infrastructure and production issues.
• Experience developing and maintaining security baselines, technical standards, documentation, and operational runbooks.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Infrastructure, Security, and other technical teams.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and support platform modernization and operational improvement initiatives.

Compensation (MA Pay Transparency):

• Estimated hourly range: $60–$65/hr (W-2).
• Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.