Windows Server Engineer

Description

Position: Windows Server Automation Engineer

Number of Positions: 1

Locations: Plano TX

Duration: 18 months

Shift: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Interview Process: 2 Step Interview Process

Glider Assessment: ID Verification

Technical Requirements

• Core Skills: Deep expertise in Windows (Server 2022/2025).

• Automation: Ansible (primary), PowerShell (Windows), and HashiCorp Packer (image creation).

• DevOps/Tools: Familiarity with Agile, Git (Bitbucket/GitHub), Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Tecton).

• Cloud/Containerization: Experience with VMware, OpenShift, and public cloud (Azure).

Additional Information::

• The manager is looking for a Windows Server Engineer that has experience with designing, building, and testing automated Windows OS provisioning for Internal Cloud. This resource will be assisting with the Windows upgrades for the remaining part of the year and into next year.

• Resource needs experience with Ansible and Windows Server 2022-2025

• Not looking for Admin experience but more Engineer experience in being able to engineer the solution.

• Need resources to be able to write code, and as they use templates for server provisioning, in which they need to know how the template is created etc.

• Since they use HashiCorp Packer (helps to automate the creation of machine images) in the bank’s environment, they would prefer someone have experience with that as well.

The Windows Server Build Automation Engineer is responsible for developing a next generation, highly automated server build environment, leveraging HashiCorp Packer and CI/CD pipelines to automate image creation and deployment. This senior role requires deep expertise in Windows Server OS components, Windows server automation, Ansible-driven configuration management, and extensive PowerShell development, along with strong proficiency in GIT, JSON-based web services, and modern DevOps tooling such as JIRA and agile delivery frameworks. The engineer will work independently and in distributed teams to gather requirements, design and test new service offerings, document solutions, and transition them to operational support.

Required Qualifications

4+ years Windows Server 2022/2025

RedHat Linux

5+ years PowerShell development

2+ years HashiCorp Packer, Chocolatey

NuGet

GIT, Artifactory

Microsoft Azure

4+ years Ansible

2+ years Terraform

7+ years MS Windows Server

Desired Qualifications

Automation for large-scale cloud deployments

VMware vRealize

Linux scripting (bash/python)

API development with tools like Swagger WebAPI

Skills

Windows Server (2022-2025), PowerShell, Ansible, RedHat Linux, HashiCorp Packer, VMware vRealize, Automation for large-scale cloud deployments, Linux scripting (bash/python), API development with tools like Swagger WebAPI

Top Skills Details

Windows Server (2022-2025),PowerShell,Ansible,RedHat Linux,HashiCorp Packer

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The Windows Server Build Automation Engineer is responsible for developing a next generation, highly automated server build environment, leveraging HashiCorp Packer and CI/CD pipelines to automate image creation and deployment. This senior role requires deep expertise in Windows Server OS components, Windows server automation, Ansible-driven configuration management, and extensive PowerShell development, along with strong proficiency in GIT, JSON-based web services, and modern DevOps tooling such as JIRA and agile delivery frameworks. The engineer will work independently and in distributed teams to gather requirements, design and test new service offerings, document solutions, and transition them to operational support.

Required Qualifications

4+ years Windows Server 2022/2025

RedHat Linux

5+ years PowerShell development

GIT, Artifactory

Microsoft Azure

4+ years Ansible

2+ years Terraform

7+ years MS Windows Server

Desired Qualifications

Automation for large-scale cloud deployments

VMware vRealize

Linux scripting (bash/python)

API development with tools like Swagger WebAPI

2+ years HashiCorp Packer, Chocolatey

Experienced Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $73.68 - $73.68/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.