PowerShell Automation Engineer Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,IT/Tech

Purple Drive

We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Power Shell Developer with strong operational and engineering experience to support the Messaging & Collaboration team. This role has evolved from a project-based scripting function into a hybrid production support, automation engineering, and platform support role.

The individual will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and supporting a portfolio of Power Shell scripts and automation solutions that underpin Messaging services across Exchange (On-Premises and Online), Microsoft 365, and related systems. This role requires both hands-on development and day-to-day operational ownership of existing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Script Ownership, Maintenance, Production Support, Project Support, Automation Engineering & Integration, and Data Handling
Own, maintain, and enhance all existing Power Shell scripts developed and supported by the Messaging team.
Refactor legacy scripts for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Ensure proper error handling, logging, and resilience across all automation.
Provide ongoing operational support for automation workflows and scheduled jobs.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting script execution, data integrity, or downstream processes.
Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for Messaging-related automation failures.
Partner with project teams on Messaging-related initiatives (e.g., migrations, platform changes, compliance initiatives).
Adapt and extend scripts to support new business or technical requirements.
Ensure automation readiness and supportability for new solutions prior to production deployment.
Design and develop new Power Shell-based automation solutions aligned to Messaging and Collaboration platforms.
Integrate with Exchange Online, Exchange On-Premises, Active Directory, Microsoft Graph, Entra , and other Microsoft 365 services.
Support data extraction, transformation, and delivery workflows (including flat files and system integrations).
Support data flows into downstream systems (e.g., SQL, integration platforms).
Collaborate with integration teams on data format, delivery, and orchestration approaches.

Required

Skills and Experience:

Advanced Power Shell scripting expertise, including modular design, error handling, and performance optimization.
Strong experience with Exchange (On-Premises and Online).
Strong experience with Microsoft Graph API.
Strong experience with Entra / identity-related automation.
Experience supporting production automation environments, including monitoring and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with hybrid Microsoft 365 environments and migration scenarios.
Experience integrating Power Shell outputs with SQL or other data platforms.
Understanding of scheduling/orchestration tools (e.g., Task Scheduler, Azure Automation, Azure Data Factory (ADF)).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Azure Automation, Azure Functions, or similar platforms.
Experience with Entra Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online.
Experience with Exchange Server (On-Premises).
Familiarity with compliance, retention, and Messaging governance use cases.
Experience working in enterprise environments with change control and operational rigor.