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Senior Server Automation Engineer

Senior Server Automation Engineer

Diligente TechnologiesSan Francisco, CA, United States
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a Senior Server Automation Engineer to lead infrastructure automation efforts across a complex hybrid enterprise environment. You’ll take ownership of patching, application packaging, OS deployments, and automation pipelines spanning on-prem and Azure infrastructure. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives on eliminating manual processes and building scalable, automated solutions in a global IT setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain automated Windows Server deployment processes using tools like SCCM, Packer, and Ansible.
  • Develop and refine patching strategies, pre / post-deployment scripts, and application packaging routines across a Windows server environment.
  • Lead initiatives to automate traditionally manual operational tasks, especially those related to server provisioning, patch compliance, and software rollouts.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure automation is consistent across on-prem and Azure.
  • Maintain and enhance Infrastructure as Code solutions and configuration management workflows.
  • Monitor patching compliance and proactively resolve issues that impact server health or deployment pipelines.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor in Windows automation, with a strong emphasis on scripting and toolchain integration.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT environments managing Windows Server infrastructure at scale.
  • Strong expertise with Microsoft SCCM / MECM for OS deployments, patching, and software distribution.
  • Experience with Azure infrastructure services and hybrid-cloud deployment strategies.
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management and Packer for image creation.
  • Proven history of automating pre / post deployment actions, patching tasks, and server provisioning workflows.
  • Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation, orchestration, and system management.
  • Familiarity with Git, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure monitoring tools.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in financial or other regulated industries with a strong focus on compliance and security.
  • Familiarity with Terraform or similar Infrastructure-as-Code tools .
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure Administrator, Microsoft Certified : Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate).

    • Bonus

    Experience with Azure Local (formerly Azure Stack HCI or Azure Stack Hub), Linux Automation, Containers & Kubernetes

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Contract

    • Job function

  • Information Technology

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