Senior Windows Platform & Automation Engineer
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Job Description
Title: Senior Windows Server & PowerShell Automation Engineer
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Location: Greater Holyoke Area, MA (Hybrid; onsite frequency not specified)
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Employment Type: Contract
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Status: Accepting Candidates
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About the role
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Seeking a Senior Windows Server & PowerShell Automation Engineer to manage and modernize enterprise Windows Server infrastructure. This role focuses on server lifecycle management, automation, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation across on-premises, virtualized, and cloud environments.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Manage the Windows Server lifecycle, including patching, OS upgrades, server builds, retirements, and vulnerability remediation.
- Drive automation and operational efficiency using PowerShell, Ansible, and other tooling.
- Maintain Active Directory, Group Policy, security baselines, and platform hardening practices.
- Support Windows Server environments across physical infrastructure, VMware, Nutanix, AWS, and Azure.
- Develop and maintain operational processes, technical standards, documentation, and runbooks.
- Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to improve platform reliability, security, and compliance.
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Qualifications
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- Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience engineering, securing, and supporting enterprise Windows Server environments.
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell.
- Experience with patch management and vulnerability remediation.
- Experience supporting physical servers, VMware, Nutanix, AWS, and Azure environments.
- Experience with infrastructure automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, and configuration management tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex Windows infrastructure and production issues.
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Compensation (MA Pay Transparency):
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- Estimated hourly range: $60–$65/hr (W-2).
- Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results.
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