Windows Server Automation Engineer

Position type: Contract | Duration: 12 Months | Location: Jersey City, Plano TX, Charlotte NC (HYBRID)

About the role

Senior Windows Server Build & Automation Engineer with expertise in designing and automating next-generation server build platforms using HashiCorp Packer, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong experience with Windows Server 2022/2025, PowerShell development, configuration management, image creation, and automated deployment across enterprise environments. Skilled in Git, Artifactory, Chocolatey, NuGet, Azure, and DevOps practices, with a focus on infrastructure automation, server provisioning, and operational efficiency. Experienced in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, documentation, and production support. Additional expertise includes Red Hat Linux, Bash/Python scripting, API integration, VMware vRealize, Agile delivery, and large-scale cloud deployment automation.

Responsibilities

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible (Primary Skill), Terraform (Secondary Skill), and Microsoft Windows Server (Tertiary Skill) for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and automation.
• Expertise in Windows Server 2022/2025, Red Hat Linux, and PowerShell scripting for server administration, automation, deployment, and operational support.
• Proficient in automation and image management tools including HashiCorp Packer, Chocolatey, NuGet, Git, and Artifactory to support CI/CD-driven server build and release processes.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure and implementing automation solutions for large-scale cloud deployments across enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of VMware vRealize, Linux scripting (Bash/Python), and API development/integration using Swagger WebAPI to enhance infrastructure automation and platform integration capabilities.

Skills

• Ansible
• Terraform
• Windows Server 2022/2025
• PowerShell
• HashiCorp Packer
• Chocolatey
• NuGet
• Git
• Artifactory
• Microsoft Azure
• VMware vRealize
• Bash
• Python
• API/Swagger WebAPI
• Red Hat Linux
• CI/CD pipelines
• DevOps practices

Pay

$63 - $68/hr W2*
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus: $250‑$1000