> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1170256-windows-platform-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1170256-windows-platform-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Windows Platform Engineer - **Company:** Akaasa Technologies - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypervisor, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, VMware Virtualization, VMware VSphere, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Vcenter, Terraform, Vmware - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us16fd5595d80a4e1ec9e06a08dee86a4f ## About the Role * Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) administration and engineering * Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with Compute Engine (GCE) * VMware (vSphere/vCenter) virtualization * Active Directory (AD), Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP * Server provisioning and enterprise infrastructure support * Hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + cloud) * PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation * Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) * Enterprise load balancing (F5, AVI, or cloud-native) preferred, Seeking a hands-on Windows Platform Engineer to design, build, and support enterprise Windows infrastructure across on-premises data centers and Google Cloud Platform for a retail home security organization. This engineer will own Windows compute platforms, core Microsoft infrastructure services, VMware virtualization, and cloud-hosted Windows workloads while driving automation and operational excellence. What Recruiters Should Look For * 5-8+ years of Windows Infrastructure Engineering or Senior Systems Administration experience * Strong Windows Server engineering background before moving into cloud engineering * 4-5 years of hands-on cloud experience, ideally with GCP/GCE * Experience provisioning and managing Windows servers in hybrid environments * VMware administration (vSphere/vCenter, hypervisors) * Deep knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and authentication services * Experience with PowerShell and Terraform (or similar IaC tools) * Infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and production support * Data protection, platform stability, root cause analysis, and enterprise operations Nice-to-Have * Enterprise load balancing (F5, AVI, cloud-native) * CI/CD and infrastructure automation * Cloud certifications (GCP, Azure, AWS) * Windows Server certifications ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)