Windows Engineer (Expert)
About the role
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. We are seeking an experienced Windows Automation & Patching Engineer to support multiple enterprise domains.
Responsibilities
- Manage and automate patch deployment and configuration management across multiple domains and enclaves.
- Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or orchestration frameworks to streamline system updates and administrative tasks.
- Support hybrid and cloud patching capabilities using tools such as Azure Update Management, AWS Systems Manager (SSM), and SCCM/ConfigMgr.
- Engineer improvements to the enterprise patching infrastructure and contribute to the design of a new automated update and hotfix distribution system.
- Perform automation-driven server configuration, baseline enforcement, compliance reporting, and STIG/vulnerability remediation.
- Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex Windows systems.
- Migrate, refactor, and modernize traditional server workloads to support cloud compatibility and virtualization strategies.
- Monitor infrastructure performance, proactively identify issues, and implement automated remediation with minimal user impact.
- Translate customer requirements into hardware/software specifications and perform system integration, verification, and validation.
- Prepare technical documentation, diagrams, and patching process workflows for customer and team use.
- Work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Deliver strong customer service and collaborate effectively with technical teams.
Requirements
- 11+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 9+ years with a Master’s degree
- Core System Engineering & Troubleshooting experience
- Tier 3 troubleshooting experience in enterprise Windows environments
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server OS 2016, 2019, and 2022
- Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
- Patching, Automation & Configuration Management experience
- Advanced PowerShell scripting experience
- Experience with WSUS across multiple enclaves and in offline/air-gapped systems
- Familiarity with cloud patching tools (Azure Update Management, AWS SSM)
- Familiarity with SCCM/ConfigMgr or similar enterprise patching tools
- Experience with vulnerability remediation automation and STIG compliance workflows
- Virtualization & Infrastructure experience
- Experience with VMware (vSphere 4.x–6.x) and Microsoft Hyper-V (2016–2022)
- Experience with commercial cloud providers including Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud (OCI)
Skills
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively
- Ability to work independently or within a team
- Willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Strong customer service and communication skills
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317. Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.