Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace, and security company developing technologies and services for national security. The Windows DevOps Cloud Engineer will modernize Windows infrastructure through cloud migration, Azure DevOps CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, scripting, security compliance, endpoint management, and collaboration with cybersecurity and development teams.
Responsibilities
- Cloud Modernization & Migration: Lead the migration of data and services from legacy Windows systems to modern cloud or virtualized platforms, ensuring data integrity and seamless transitions
- Automation & CI/CD: Design, build, and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines (YAML and classic) to automate server provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management across development, test, and production environments
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure deployments using ARM/Bicep templates, Terraform, or similar IaC tools to replace manual administrative processes
- Advanced Scripting: Write, debug, and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive system administration tasks and integrate heterogeneous tools
- Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to security standards, including CMMC controls, DoD STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and IAVM requirements
- Infrastructure Support: Design and maintain Windows Servers and containerized workloads (AKS, Docker, Tanzu) in a Cloud environment
- Automated Endpoint Management: Manage real-time endpoint visibility, vulnerability management, and automated orchestration of monthly patching cycles using Tanium to maintain high compliance and operational continuity
- Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with cross-functional cybersecurity and development teams to resolve complex technical issues and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
- Industry Awareness: Stay current on emerging technologies and trends, proactively expanding knowledge and skills through self‑study and formal training
Skills
- Experience: 12+ years of experience in Windows Server Operations and Cloud Automation with HS Diploma, OR 10+ years with AA, OR 8+ years with BS. Or equivalent experience
- Cloud Expertise: Proven experience designing and maintaining Azure/cloud DevOps pipelines, with hands‑on familiarity across Azure services such as App Services, Key Vault, Storage, Networking, and Azure Monitor
- Automation Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise with scripting languages (PowerShell, REST, etc.), CI/CD principles, DevSecOps practices, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code technologies including ARM, Bicep, and Terraform
- Windows Administration: In-depth knowledge of Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025), Security Policies, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to analyze complex issues, perform root‑cause analysis on pipeline or system failures, and manage high‑priority incidents
- Independence: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, balance multiple priorities, and meet demanding deadlines
- Azure or AWS Certifications including Azure Solution Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer, AWS Solution Architect Professional, AWS CloudOps Engineer, AWS Developer or other related certifications
- Experience with CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53 or similar compliance frameworks
- Experience maintaining endpoint consistency in a Hybrid Cloud environment
- Experience with VCF (Aria) Automation and Operations or similar cloud management platforms
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, firewalls, and VLAN segmentation
- Working knowledge of Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell OpenManage Enterprise
- Endpoint Management: Practical experience using Tanium for endpoint visibility, patching, and security compliance
Benefits
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered health savings accounts.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered a 401(k) savings plan.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered disability coverage.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered life and accident insurance.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered an employee assistance program.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered a legal plan.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are eligible for discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are eligible for paid time off.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are eligible for paid holidays.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are eligible for paid parental leave.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are eligible for paid military leave.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are eligible for paid bereavement leave.
- Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are eligible for applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
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