DevOps Engineer (Windows/Chef)

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.

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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
  

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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
  

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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
  

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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