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# Windows Systems Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Key Management, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Remote Infrastructure Management, Runbook, Information Technology Security Auditing, Software Vulnerability Management, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Windows Security, Terraform
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/windows-systems-automation-engineer-mclean-va-usa-58917478

## About the Role

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

## Description

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


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