Windows Systems Automation Engineer

Experteer Overview In this role you will design and automate Windows-based environments for isolated, cloud-enabled cyber ranges to support DoD missions. You will blend Windows administration with cloud engineering and IaC to create repeatable, secure deployments and fast removals. You will work with cross-functional teams to harden configurations, automate provisioning, and integrate identity, logging, and remote management. This position offers meaningful work at scale, shaping reliable cyber-range infrastructure and security practices. Compensation / Benefits * Automate Windows deployments using IaC tools (AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform) * Design and maintain AD, DNS, and Group Policy for isolated ranges * Develop PowerShell scripts for provisioning, domain joins, configuration management, security auditing, and software installation * Build and maintain reusable Windows machine images via automated pipelines * Apply STIGs and security hardening to Windows servers/endpoints * Automate patching, vulnerability remediation, inventory, and compliance reporting * Integrate systems with secrets management, logging, monitoring, and remote management services * Develop automated tests and deployment validation to catch configuration issues early * Troubleshoot complex Windows, AD, authentication, networking, and app issues * Maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks Tasks * 6+ years of Windows Server administration/engineering * 2+ years supporting a U.S. Government or federal environment * Experience with AD, DNS, Group Policy, and automated domain provisioning * Experience developing PowerShell automation for deployment, configuration, and security auditing * Experience with IaC tools (AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform) * Experience using Git and CI/CD for infrastructure changes * Experience with automated patching, compliance tracking, and endpoint management * Knowledge of STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and Windows security hardening * Experience troubleshooting complex system, identity, network, and application issues * HS diploma or GED * DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II-compliant cert (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or GSEC) * Ability to obtain IAT Level III cert (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or CCNP Security) within 6 months Key requirements * health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits * paid leave * professional development and tuition assistance * work-life programs * dependent care * recognition awards program

federal patching, vulnerability remediation, inventory, and compliance reporting * Integrate systems with secrets management, logging, monitoring, and remote management services * Develop automated tests and deployment validation to catch configuration issues early * Troubleshoot complex Windows, AD, authentication, networking, and app issues * Maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks Tasks * 6+ years of Windows Server administration/engineering * 2+ years supporting a U.S. Government or federal environment * Experience with AD, DNS, Group Policy, and automated domain provisioning * Experience developing PowerShell automation for deployment, configuration, and security auditing * Experience with IaC tools (AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform) * Experience using Git and CI/CD for infrastructure changes * Experience with automated patching, compliance tracking, and endpoint management * Knowledge of STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and Windows security hardening * Experience aaaaaa missions. complex system, identity, network, and application issues * HS diploma or GED * DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II-compliant cert (e.g., Security+, CySA+, or GSEC) * Ability to obtain IAT Level III cert (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or CCNP Security) within 6 months Key requirements * health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits * paid leave * professional development and tuition assistance * work-life programs * dependent care * recognition awards program