Windows Engineer (Expert)
Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
We are seeking an experienced Windows Automation & Patching Engineer to support multiple enterprise domains. This role is responsible for engineering, automating, and maintaining patching and configuration management solutions across a complex, heterogeneous IT environment spanning physical, virtual, and cloud-based systems.
The successful candidate will engineer automated solutions that simplify patch distribution, reduce manual effort, increase reliability, and support the organization’s transition toward cloud-enabled operations. This includes developing and maintaining scripts, workflows, and infrastructure-as-code to enhance system management at scale.
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.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
11+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 9+ years with a Master’s degree
Required Skills, Experience, and Certifications
Core System Engineering & Troubleshooting
Tier 3 troubleshooting experience in enterprise Windows environments
Hands-on experience with Windows Server OS 2016, 2019, and 2022
Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
Patching, Automation & Configuration Management
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 tools
Experience with vulnerability remediation automation and STIG compliance workflows
Virtualization & Infrastructure
Experience with VMware (vSphere 4.x–6.x) and Microsoft Hyper-V (2016–2022)
Experience with commercial cloud providers including Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud (OCI)
Professional Skills
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively
Ability to work independently or within a team
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly
Strong customer service and communication skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- 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 EventBridge
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.