Windows Automation and Patching Engineer
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Salary$165k – $195k
LocationHerndon, VA, US
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size26+ people
PostedJul 27, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live3d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jul 27, 202645% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Advanced PowerShell scripting
Experience with WSUS across multiple enclaves and in offline/air-gapped systems
Familiarity with cloud patching tools (Azure Update Management, AWS SSM)
Familiarity with SCCM/ConfigMgr or similar enterprise patching tools
Experience with vulnerability remediation automation and STIG compliance workflows
Experience with VMware (vSphere 4.x–6.x) and Microsoft Hyper-V (2016–2022)
Experience with commercial cloud providers including Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud (OCI)
Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS)
Experience with automation/orchestration tools such as AWS Lambda
Experience with cloud-native monitoring tools (Azure Sentinel, CloudWatch) or Splunk automation
Experience creating enterprise-level documentation and architectural diagrams
Experience with DSC, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins Pipeline
Experience with AWS services including VPC, EC2, ELB, S3, IAM, Security Groups, Fleet Manager, and EventBridge
Skills
PowerShell
Python
Azure Update Management
AWS Systems Manager (SSM)
SCCM/ConfigMgr
WSUS
VMware vSphere
Microsoft Hyper-V
Azure
Google Cloud (GCP)
Oracle Cloud (OCI)
AWS Lambda
Azure Sentinel
CloudWatch
Splunk
DSC
CI/CD
GitHub
GitLab
Jenkins Pipeline
AWS VPC
AWS EC2
AWS ELB
AWS S3
AWS IAM
AWS Security Groups
AWS Fleet Manager
AWS EventBridge
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Std
Ltd
Life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Stipends
Referral bonuses
Overview
Windows Automation & Patching Engineer
Herndon, VA
TS/SCI with Poly
About the company
At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions.
Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Windows Automation & Patching Engineer in Herndon, Virginia.
Responsibilities
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Manage and automate patch deployment and configuration management across multiple domains and enclaves.
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Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or orchestration frameworks to streamline system updates and administrative tasks.
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Support hybrid and cloud patching capabilities using tools such as Azure Update Management, AWS Systems Manager (SSM), and SCCM/ConfigMgr.
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Engineer improvements to the enterprise patching infrastructure and contribute to the design of a new automated update and hotfix distribution system.
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Perform automation-driven server configuration, baseline enforcement, compliance reporting, and STIG/vulnerability remediation.
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Provide Tier 3 troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex Windows systems.
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Migrate, refactor, and modernize traditional server workloads to support cloud compatibility and virtualization strategies.
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Monitor infrastructure performance, proactively identify issues, and implement automated remediation with minimal user impact.
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Translate customer requirements into hardware/software specifications and perform system integration, verification, and validation.
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Prepare technical documentation, diagrams, and patching process workflows for customer and team use.
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Work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Deliver strong customer service and collaborate effectively with technical teams.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
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Advanced PowerShell scripting
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Experience with WSUS across multiple enclaves and in offline/air-gapped systems.
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Familiarity with cloud patching tools (Azure Update Management, AWS SSM)
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Familiarity with SCCM/ConfigMgr or similar enterprise patching toolsExperience with vulnerability remediation automation and STIG compliance workflows
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Virtualization & Infrastructure
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Experience with VMware (vSphere 4.x–6.x) and Microsoft Hyper-V (2016–2022)
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Experience with commercial cloud providers including Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud (OCI)
Desired Qualifications:
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Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS)
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Experience with automation/orchestration tools such as AWS Lambda
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Experience with cloud-native monitoring tools (Azure Sentinel, CloudWatch) or Splunk automation
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Experience creating enterprise-level documentation and architectural diagrams
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Experience with DSC, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins Pipeline
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Experience with AWS services including VPC, EC2, ELB, S3, IAM, Security Groups, Fleet Manager, and EventBridgeWin
What you can expect from us
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The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $165,000 - 195,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
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Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.
Legal
BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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