Windows Patching, Automation Engineer

BPCS, Comprehensive marketing solutions, ltd.

. Write, maintain, and troubleshoot PowerShell scripts for patch deployment, diagnostics, remediation, and reporting .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemoteMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,200 - $2,500 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in PowerShell scripting for automation, patch deployment, and troubleshooting across Windows environments. Demonstrates strong analytical skills in investigating logs and telemetry to ensure compliance and resolve technical issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PowerShell ScriptingWindows Update TroubleshootingKQL QueryingDebugging and TroubleshootingPatch Compliance Support

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Hard Skills

PowerShell ScriptingWindows UpdateWindows Server Update Services (WSUS)KQLGet-HotFixDISMEvent Logs AnalysisTelemetry AnalysisPatch DeploymentVulnerability Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsAntivirus Servicing ToolsVulnerability Scanning Tools

Industry Keywords

Patch ManagementCompliance ReportingDeployment RingsWindows HotpatchingSTIGs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write, maintain, and troubleshoot PowerShell scripts for patch deployment, diagnostics, remediation, and reporting
Support monthly Windows security patch rollouts, including official and prerelease updates, antivirus updates, .NET updates, and related security and compliance components
Investigate Windows Update and MSU installation failures using Windows event logs, CBS logs, installer logs, and error codes
Analyze logs and telemetry across multiple systems to identify failure patterns, technical blockers, and remediation steps
Use KQL to investigate deployment results, monitor patch and vulnerability compliance, and identify systems requiring follow-up
Verify installed Windows updates, packages, operating system versions, and runtime versions
Build, validate, and publish patching components and packages across deployment rings and environments
Troubleshoot blockers related to machine state, network connectivity, capacity, installation failures, and environment-specific conditions
Maintain dashboards, monitoring, compliance reporting, and investigation notes
Coordinate with partner teams to resolve exceptions, manual interventions, and technical blockers, escalating issues with diagnostic evidence
Support a client engagement expected to last 18 months

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting and automation, including writing, modifying, and debugging scripts
Understanding of PowerShell’s object-based pipeline and filtering methods such as Where-Object
Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities across multiple systems using logs and telemetry
Working knowledge of Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and manual MSU installation
Experience troubleshooting Windows update or package installation failures through event logs, servicing or installer logs, and error-code investigation
Ability to verify installed Windows updates and packages using Get-HotFix, Get-WindowsPackage, DISM, or Windows Update history
Hands-on experience using KQL to query and investigate operational data in Kusto
Strong communication skills and ability to document findings clearly and collaborate with engineering, security, and compliance teams
Preferred: experience supporting patching or vulnerability compliance across a large, distributed Windows server environment
Preferred: experience with Azure DevOps build or deployment pipelines
Preferred: familiarity with .NET servicing and identifying installed .NET runtimes
Preferred: familiarity with antivirus servicing and vulnerability scanning tools
Preferred: experience connecting CVEs to patching or vulnerability remediation activities
Preferred: familiarity with deployment rings, safe deployment practices, Windows hotpatching, operating system baselines, STIGs, or WinPE

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) retirement plan
Competitive paid time off
Parental leave
Professional growth and development opportunities
Benefits, statutory entitlements, and any additional required payments follow applicable local employment requirements