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Job Description: Architecture & Design:
Job Description: Architecture & Design:
- Develop high-level architecture and technical design for Windows in-place upgrade automation integrated with customer’s existing tooling. Automation Development:
- Build a complete Ansible-based automation package including:
- CI/CD pipeline templates (GitHub Actions or equivalent)
- Pre-checks, ISO mount, unattended upgrade, post-checks, rollback
- Integration with existing intake portal/process Pilot Execution:
- Execute pilot to upgrade Windows Server 2012/2016 to 2025
- Validate OS upgrade, rollback, and KMS activation Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:
- Deliver operational runbook, quick-start guide, architecture diagrams
- Conduct two knowledge transfer sessions for the customer’s team Qualifications: Core Technologies:
- Ansible
- Scripting: PowerShell, Shell, Python, YAML
- GitHub, Windows, VMware Experience:
- Proven track record in Windows Server automation and DevOps engineering
- Must have previous experience as a technical lead in breaking down intent, road mapping and executing large automation efforts and upgrades
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
- Familiarity with VMware virtualization and Windows administration- local data center, on prem.
- Strong understanding of VMware virtualization and Windows administration
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
- Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
- A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected Nice-to-Have Certifications:
- RHCE/EX407 (Ansible)
- VMware VCP-DCV
- Microsoft (Windows Server/Administration)