Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer - Hybrid - W2
Listed on 2026-10-17
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IT/Tech
Windows Server, IT Infrastructure, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Location Holyoke, United States Sector Energy & Renewables
Candidate Requirements- A minimum of seven years of 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 Power Shell, 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.
- 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 Power Shell, 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.
- 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.
Estimated Min Rate
: $52.50
Estimated Max Rate
: $75.00
Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Met Life Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note:
Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.
All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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