Windows + DevOps Engineer

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About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Windows + DevOps Engineer to manage, automate, and optimize Windows-based environments while building scalable DevOps pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows administration, combined with experience in cloud, automation, CI/CD, and containerization. You will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, supporting development workflows, and enabling modern DevOps practices across Windows workloads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, configure, and optimize Windows Server environments (Active Directory, DNS, IIS, etc.)
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for applications running on Windows platforms
• Automate system administration tasks using PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Build and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent)
• Deploy and manage workloads on cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP good to have)
• Support and optimize Windows containers (Docker, Kubernetes on Windows nodes)
• Ensure system reliability with monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk)
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and security teams to implement DevOps best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in both Windows and hybrid environments
• Drive improvements in automation, scalability, and security across infrastructure

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7–12 years of hands-on experience in Windows Server administration & DevOps practices
• Strong expertise in PowerShell scripting and automation
• Solid understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, IIS, and Windows networking
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with cloud services (Azure preferred) for Windows workloads
• Familiarity with Windows containers, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, DSC, etc.)
• Good understanding of monitoring and logging tools for Windows environments
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills

Good to Have:

• Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and Octopus Deploy
• Familiarity with security hardening and compliance frameworks on Windows
• Exposure to Linux environments in addition to Windows
• Knowledge of SQL Server administration in DevOps pipelines

Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator/DevOps Engineer or equivalent