Job Title: Azure Automation Engineer Location: WASHINGTON, DC, United States Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid Remote (must be on-site 3 days per week) Key Responsibilities: • PowerShell Scripting: Maintain, troubleshoot and develop complex scripts used for automation and orchestration with business systems for provisioning\deprovisioning, AD and ServiceNow item configuration as well as One Identity/Quest Active Roles group and user administration. • Collaboration with Modernization Team: Provide technical expertise in modernization initiatives and work closely with other teams to define and implement system improvements. • System Documentation: Develop and maintain system documentation, including work instructions, infrastructure diagrams, and process documents, to ensure clarity and consistency in operations. • Support & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for Federal Leads and Operations Managers to ensure that systems integrations are performing as expected. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree plus nine (9) years of experience. Clearance: Must be able to Obtain a Public Trust. Technical Skills: • Expertise in scripting and automation tools, specifically PowerShell. • Proficiency with One Identity/Quest Active Roles, to control access and permissions with dynamic rules, extended and virtual attributes, group families and policies with automation. • Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory services (AD DS, AD FS, Group Policy, etc.). • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Connect, Azure Cloud Shell and IIS Site Management. • Proficiency in leveraging API calls via PowerShell. • Experience with system documentation and infrastructure management tools. Soft Skills: • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. • Ability to communicate complex IT concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Strong team collaboration skills. Certifications (Preferred but not required): • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). • Azure AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals. Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Flexible working arrangements (Remote/Hybrid). • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. • Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Job Type
Fulltime role
Skills required
Azure
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$160,000 - $180,000
Date Posted
July 2, 2025
Skysoft Inc is seeking an Azure Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automation scripts and collaborate on modernization initiatives. The role requires expertise in PowerShell and Active Directory, with a hybrid work model in Washington, DC.