Windows Systems Automation Engineer at Booz Allen – McLean | Jobyssey

Windows Systems Automation Engineer

The Opportunity:

Secure cyber training environments need Windows systems that can be deployed, configured, tested, and removed consistently through automation. We need a Windows Systems Automation Engineer who can combine Windows administration, cloud engineering, and infrastructure-as-code practices to build reliable and repeatable environments supporting Department of Defense missions.

On our team, you’ll engineer Windows Server and workstation capabilities for isolated, cloud-based cyber ranges. You’ll automate Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, domain joins, security hardening, software installation, patching, and endpoint configuration using PowerShell and infrastructure as code.

You’ll develop reusable deployment components, bootstrap scripts, and automated machine-image pipelines. You’ll also integrate Windows systems with cloud services for identity, secrets management, logging, monitoring, and remote administration. Your work will help ensure environments can be securely deployed and completely removed without relying on manual configuration.

You’ll collaborate with platform engineers, network engineers, cybersecurity SMEs, and range operators to troubleshoot identity, authentication, configuration, and application issues. You’ll apply STIGs, remediate vulnerabilities, document system designs, and continuously improve deployment reliability.

What You'll Work On:

Automate Windows Server and workstation deployments using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools
Design and maintain Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and identity services for isolated range environments
Develop advanced PowerShell scripts for provisioning, domain joins, configuration management, security auditing, and software installation
Build and maintain reusable Windows machine images through automated image pipelines
Apply STIGs and other security-hardening standards to Windows servers and 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 identify configuration issues before release
Troubleshoot complex Windows, Active Directory, authentication, networking, and application issues
Maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational runbooks

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

6+ years of experience administering or engineering Windows Server environments
2+ years of experience supporting a U.S. Government or federal environment
Experience with Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, and automated domain provisioning
Experience developing PowerShell automation for infrastructure deployment, configuration, and security auditing
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform
Experience using Git and CI/CD pipelines to manage and deploy infrastructure changes
Experience with automated patching, compliance tracking, and endpoint management
Knowledge of STIGs, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and Windows security-hardening practices
Experience troubleshooting complex system, identity, network, and application issues
HS diploma or GED
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II-compliant certification, such as Security+, CySA+, or GSEC
Ability to obtain an IAT Level III-compliant certification, such as SecurityX, CISSP, or CCNP Security, within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

Experience administering Windows workloads in AWS
Experience with AWS Systems Manager, Secrets Manager, IAM, S3, or CloudWatch
Experience with AWS EC2 Image Builder, Packer, or another automated image-building platform
Experience with AWS CDK and TypeScript
Experience with PowerShell Desired State Configuration or Pester
Experience automating Microsoft Office and enterprise application deployment
Experience with SCCM, MECM, Chocolatey, or similar software-management tools
Experience administering Linux systems in a hybrid environment
Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
Experience building cyber ranges, test environments, or other disposable cloud infrastructure
Ability to clearly communicate technical designs and troubleshooting findings to engineers, operators, and leadership

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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