Mid-Level Automation Analyst (Windows/PowerShell)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Mid-Level Automation Analyst – Windows | PowerShell to automate, standardize, and evolve Microsoft environments, ensuring high availability and security. Key Highlights: 1. Working with automation and standardization of Microsoft environments 2. Development of scripts, modules, and pipelines in PowerShell 3. Leadership of technical best practices within the Windows ecosystem **Job Description:** **About the Role** We are looking for a **Mid-Level Automation Analyst – Windows | PowerShell**, responsible for automating, standardizing, and evolving Microsoft environments, ensuring high availability, stability, security, and governance of routines. This person will be responsible for developing scripts, modules, pipelines, and baselines; supporting medium/high-complexity incidents; and leading technical best practices related to the Windows and PowerShell ecosystems. **Responsibilities** * Develop and maintain automations in **PowerShell Core** (scripts, functions, and modules) for provisioning, configuration, and operation of Windows environments. * Automate operations for **Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Services, and IIS**, ensuring standardization and consistency. * Implement and manage **Desired State Configuration (DSC)** for server baselines and compliance. * Integrate automations into **CI/CD pipelines** (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI), with version control via Git. * Apply security controls in automations, including **secure remote execution (WinRM/SSH), JEA, code signing, and secret/vault management**. * Publish, version, and maintain automation artifacts (PowerShell modules, internal collections, and private repositories). * Create and maintain **runbooks, flow diagrams, execution standards, and troubleshooting guides**. * Monitor automated routines, telemetry, logs, and metrics, proposing continuous optimizations. * Provide **Level 2/3 support** for incidents related to automations and Windows Server. * Contribute to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and strengthening internal automation practices. **Mandatory Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in **Computer Science, Information Systems**, or related fields. * Strong proficiency in **PowerShell Core 7+**, including modules, classes, remoting, and coding best practices. * Experience with **Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)**: administration, hardening, and operations. * Solid knowledge of **Active Directory, GPOs, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and File Services**. * Hands-on experience with **DSC** (classical/LCM or Guest Configuration/Arc). * Experience with **Git** (branching, PRs, code reviews). * Practical experience with **CI/CD tools**: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI. * Knowledge of **logging, troubleshooting, telemetry, and event analysis** on Windows. * Understanding of security applied to automations: **JEA, secure WinRM/SSH, protected credentials**. **Preferred Qualifications** * Automated testing with **Pester** (unit and integration tests). * Experience with **Intune** or **MECM/SCCM** for endpoint automation. * Knowledge of **Ansible for Windows** (win_* modules). * Experience with Azure: **Az PowerShell, Guest Configuration, Arc, Key Vault, and cloud-based automations**. * Familiarity with logging and metrics tools: **ELK, OpenSearch, Prometheus, Grafana**. * Ability to propose technical improvements and automate complex routines. **Job Details** * **Hybrid model:** Alphaville-SP or Barra Funda * **Hiring type:** PJ (Independent Contractor) **Location****Hiring Type****Work Model** São Paulo, SP, BR Independent Contractor (PJ) Hybrid