Windows Automation and Patching Engineer

Bridge Core (BCore)$165K — $195K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced PowerShell scripting expertise.
  • Experience with WSUS in multiple enclaves, including offline systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud patching tools such as Azure Update Management and AWS SSM.
  • Knowledge of SCCM/ConfigMgr for enterprise patch management.
  • Background in virtualization and infrastructure management.
  • Experience with various commercial cloud providers, including Azure and Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and automate patch deployment across multiple domains.
  • Develop automation solutions with PowerShell or Python.
  • Support patching capabilities in hybrid/cloud environments.
  • Improve the enterprise patching infrastructure.
  • Perform compliance reporting and vulnerability remediation.
  • Conduct Tier 3 troubleshooting of complex Windows systems.
  • Migrate and modernize server workloads for cloud compatibility.
  • Monitor system performance and implement automated remediation.
  • Translate customer needs into technical specifications.
  • Prepare technical documentation for patching processes.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance options and stipends.
  • Referral bonuses.
Full Job Description
Overview

Windows Automation & Patching Engineer

Herndon, VA

TS/SCI with Poly

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government's mission and our client's business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation's cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Windows Automation & Patching Engineer in Herndon, Virginia.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and automate patch deployment and configuration management across multiple domains and enclaves.
  • Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or orchestration frameworks to streamline system updates and administrative tasks.
  • Support hybrid and cloud patching capabilities using tools such as Azure Update Management, AWS Systems Manager (SSM), and SCCM/ConfigMgr.
  • Engineer improvements to the enterprise patching infrastructure and contribute to the design of a new automated update and hotfix distribution system.
  • Perform automation-driven server configuration, baseline enforcement, compliance reporting, and STIG/vulnerability remediation.
  • Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex Windows systems.
  • Migrate, refactor, and modernize traditional server workloads to support cloud compatibility and virtualization strategies.
  • Monitor infrastructure performance, proactively identify issues, and implement automated remediation with minimal user impact.
  • Translate customer requirements into hardware/software specifications and perform system integration, verification, and validation.
  • Prepare technical documentation, diagrams, and patching process workflows for customer and team use.
  • Work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Deliver strong customer service and collaborate effectively with technical teams.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Advanced PowerShell scripting
  • Experience with WSUS across multiple enclaves and in offline/air-gapped systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud patching tools (Azure Update Management, AWS SSM)
  • Familiarity with SCCM/ConfigMgr or similar enterprise patching toolsExperience with vulnerability remediation automation and STIG compliance workflows
  • Virtualization & Infrastructure
  • Experience with commercial cloud providers including Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud (OCI)

Desired Qualifications:
  • Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS)
  • Experience with automation/orchestration tools such as AWS Lambda
  • Experience with cloud-native monitoring tools (Azure Sentinel, CloudWatch) or Splunk automation
  • Experience creating enterprise-level documentation and architectural diagrams
  • Experience with DSC, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins Pipeline
  • Experience with AWS services including VPC, EC2, ELB, S3, IAM, Security Groups, Fleet Manager, and EventBridgeWin


What you can expect from us

  • The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $165,000 - 195,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
  • Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.

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