AWS Windows Infrastructure Engineer

AWS Windows Infrastructure Engineer Overview The AWS Windows Infrastructure Automation Engineer automates the configuration, hardening, and deployment of a federal client's Windows Server infrastructure, hosted in a FedRAMP-authorized AWS GovCloud environment, in support of the upgrade from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2019 or 2025. Working under the technical direction of the Windows Architect, the role turns upgrade designs and security baselines into automated, repeatable configurations so every server is built and maintained consistently across environment tiers. Key Functions Automate Windows Server configuration, build, and deployment using configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell) and PowerShell scripting. Update existing Windows Server 2016 configuration baselines to Windows Server 2019/2025 standards and correct configuration drift. Build and maintain hardened Windows AMIs and automate EC2 provisioning for upgraded servers. Automate OS hardening and compliance checks (e.g., DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, Group Policy) and remediate security findings. Execute upgrades in phased waves, including pre-upgrade backups/snapshots, post-upgrade validation, and automated rollback. Automate patching, inventory, and operational tasks using AWS Systems Manager. Automate certificate installation and renewal for upgraded servers and services. Integrate Windows automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub) with version-controlled, peer-reviewed code