Platform Engineer Windows

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer specializing in Windows environments to design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure within AWS. This role focuses on advancing Platform Engineering practices through automation, infrastructure-as-code, and secure CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with development teams to enhance deployment efficiency, system reliability, and security. This position plays a critical role in driving innovation and operational excellence across infrastructure and application platforms.
Location & Work Type
Location: Carrollton, TX
Work Type: Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure on AWS.
• Architect and maintain Windows/Linux based environments, ensuring seamless integration with cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using both Terraform (OpenTofu) and AWS CloudFormation/CDK.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management for Windows servers using Chef.
• Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD for .NET applications.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across the infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to understand their needs and provide Platform Engineering expertise.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application deployment issues.
• Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system visibility and proactive issue detection.
• Clearly and concisely contribute to the development and documentation of Platform standards and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in cloud computing, Platform Engineering, and security.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in a Platform Engineering, DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Solid understanding of Windows Server administration and integration with cloud environments.
• Proven experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform (OpenTofu) and AWS CDK.
• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience deploying and managing .NET applications in cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of security best practices and their implementation in cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) in cloud environments.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., NewRelic, CloudWatch, Cloud Logging, Prometheus).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Ruby, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with the configuration management tool Chef
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred (Optional):

• Experience with containerization & orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Relevant AWS and/or GCP certifications are a plus.
• Strong understanding of Powershell and Python Scripting, Ruby (chef)
• Strong background with AWS EC2 features and Services (Autoscaling and WarmPools)
• Understanding of Windows server Build process using tools like Chocolatey for packages and Packer for AMI/Image generation.
• Solid experience with the Windows server operating system and server tools such as IIS.
• Chef: This refers to Chef, a configuration management tool, with a focus on its cookbook-centric approach for Windows environments, specifically versions 17 and 18, Supermarket.
• SQL: This covers SQL database aspects, including clustering for high availability, configuration management, automation of database tasks, and experience with RDS (Relational Database Service) and EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) for SQL instances, with an emphasis on automation
• DNS/Networking: This involves Domain Name System management, specifically with Microsoft DNS and AWS Route53. Also to include AWS VPC experience (Transit Gateway, routing, endpoints)
• Active Directory: This refers to Active Directory, covering security best practices, administration, understanding of domain, forest, trust relationships, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

Benefits

• Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
• Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid-time-off options
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

Additional Details
The base range for this contract position is $62.11 - $72.11 / per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.
About Us
STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. STAND 8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees.
Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY.
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