Role Summary
This position involves leading Windows Digital Services projects within a dynamic cloud and enterprise environment. The technical lead will drive modernization efforts, implement best practices in DevSecOps, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and secure Windows and cloud infrastructure. The role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in enterprise Windows administration, AWS solutions, and containerized applications.
Responsibilities
Manage, configure, and maintain Windows servers and enterprise Windows environments.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and conduct root cause analysis for Windows-based services.
Apply patches, updates, and security configurations aligned with organizational policies, including DISA STIG and CIS standards.
Administer Windows Public Key Infrastructure, including certificate issuance, renewal, and troubleshooting.
Support Windows services such as IIS and oversee backup, recovery, and storage solutions.
Lead technical initiatives to improve current software development practices, focusing on continuous delivery and automation.
Collaborate with AWS Site Reliability Engineers, developers, security teams, and other stakeholders to drive innovation.
Utilize observability tools (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch) for monitoring, diagnostics, and incident response.
Create and maintain operational documentation, incident reports, and process standards.
Facilitate agile sprints, define standard procedures, and identify process inefficiencies to enhance team performance.
Qualifications
12+ years of experience managing Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows services.
Extensive experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, BASH, Java) and automation practices.
Proven expertise in AWS cloud services, including EC2, EKS, CloudWatch, and security tools.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (AWS EKS), GitLab CI/CD, and observability tools such as Datadog.
Strong background in DevSecOps, application development, security, and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
AWS Solutions Architect Professional and AWS Certified Security – Specialty certifications preferred.
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and incident management skills.
Ability to lead technical teams, communicate complex matters clearly, and manage critical incidents.
Self-motivated with a strategic and tactical mindset and a detail-oriented approach.
This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
Publishing Pay Range: $90.00 - $95.00 hourly
This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.