DevOps Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer (Windows & Chef) Pay Range: $55/hour to $60/hour

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Windows environments and Chef to support and modernize large-scale infrastructure through automation and configuration management. This is a highly hands-on role with a strong emphasis on Chef cookbook development for Windows and PowerShell-driven automation.

You’ll work closely with client engineering teams to reduce a substantial infrastructure and configuration backlog while improving reliability, consistency, and scalability across Windows systems. This role is ideal for someone comfortable working deep within Windows automation frameworks and enterprise environments.
What You’ll Do

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  Design, build, and maintain automation for Windows server environments
  
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  Develop, enhance, and maintain Chef cookbooks with a strong focus on Windows nodes
  
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  Use PowerShell scripting to automate system configuration, patching, and operational tasks
  
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  Troubleshoot and resolve configuration drift and deployment issues
  
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  Partner with client engineering teams to prioritize and execute against a large DevOps backlog
  
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  Improve the reliability, consistency, and repeatability of Windows infrastructure
  
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  Document automation patterns, standards, and operational runbooks
  
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  Support production systems and ongoing operational needs as required
  

Required Qualifications

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  4+ years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering
  
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  Strong hands-on experience managing Windows Server environments
  
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  Deep experience with Chef, specifically Chef cookbook development for Windows
  
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  Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and system management
  
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  Solid understanding of Windows services, registry, networking, and security concepts
  
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  Experience working through large backlogs in complex enterprise environments
  
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  Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed client teams
  

Nice to Have

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  Experience with other configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.)
  
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  Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines supporting infrastructure automation
  
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  Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
  
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  Experience supporting hybrid or enterprise Windows environments
  
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  Background in infrastructure modernization initiatives
  

Education & Certifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
  
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  Relevant certifications are a plus, but not required