District Partners is engaged on this exclusive search for a Windows Automation Engineer for a close, long-term client, a consultancy delivering solutions to a critical federal customer. This is a fully remote role with regional requirements in DC, Brooklyn, or Denver.
The Windows Automation Engineer will lead automation efforts for Windows infrastructure, integrating on-prem and cloud environments while advancing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices. This role is hands-on, with a focus on scripting, CI/CD integration, and building resilient, secure systems that directly support mission operations.
What You'll Do:
- Design and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for Windows environments (Active Directory, Group Policy, domain controllers, cloud-hosted VMs).
- Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts and DSC configurations for automated setup, patching, and remediation.
- Enforce system configuration standards with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, or related tools.
- Integrate automation workflows into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure, leveraging event logs and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with software, security, and data teams to align infrastructure with mission needs.
- Participate in incident response, code reviews, and architecture discussions.
Required Experience:
- 8+ years of professional experience with Windows infrastructure automation and engineering practices.
- Strong Windows Server expertise, including Active Directory, Group Policy, performance tuning, and security hardening.
- Advanced PowerShell scripting (modules, DSC).
- Demonstrated experience with IaC and configuration management (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and git-based workflows.
- Exposure to IAM integrations (Okta, Azure AD, ADFS) and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
- Security certifications (Security+, Cloud+) preferred or ability to obtain.
Location:
Remote – must reside in DC Metro, Brooklyn NY, or Denver CO areas
Clearance:
U.S. Citizen, ability to obtain DoD CAC, 8+ years professional experience in Windows infrastructure automation
Total Compensation:
$130,000 – $150,000