System Administrator/Scripting Engineer

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Job Title: System Administrator / Scripting Engineer Location: Washington, DC Hybrid - Onsite 1x per week Contract
Position Summary
We seeking a System Administrator/Scripting Engineer to support the program. The role focuses on patching, automation, and system configuration in a Windows environment, with strong emphasis on PowerShell scripting and application management. The position will evolve into a DevOps Engineer role, supporting cloud migration to Azure and containerization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate patching, configuration validation, log extraction, compliance reporting, and Active Directory management.
Install, configure, and maintain enterprise applications in Windows-based environments .
Ensure systems meet security compliance by applying timely patches and upgrades.
Implement and support Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions via ADFS .
Collaborate with Windows Server and Active Directory teams for application integration.
Deploy and manage applications in Azure Cloud .
Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes .
Monitor application health and performance; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
Work with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD processes.
Required Qualifications Recent, hands-on PowerShell scripting experience (current or within the past week).
Experience with on-prem patching cycles (recent within the last monthly cycle).
2+ years experience with Azure Cloud and container orchestration ( Docker Compose or Kubernetes ).
Strong background with Windows Server and Active Directory .
Experience with SSO , ADFS , and MS SQL Server .
Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium).
Ability to work onsite once per week and during critical events (may include weekends).
Preferred Qualifications 5+ years experience in DevOps engineering with CI/CD pipeline automation.
Experience in Agile development environments.
Basic Python scripting skills.
Experience with OpenShift , Ansible , Puppet , Terraform , or similar IaC tools.
Knowledge of continuous monitoring tools ( ELK/EFK stack ).
Cloud modernization and DevOps implementation experience.
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