Systems Engineer - Automation (Windows / VMware)

About the role

A team of 15 system engineering experts manages a global infrastructure of more than 7,000 servers. The company is looking for a Windows Systems Engineer with a strong passion for automation and infrastructure optimization. You will help evolve and standardize the IT landscape, focusing on PowerShell, VMware Aria/vRealize Automation and Windows technologies such as Windows Server and Active Directory.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate system administration tasks.
• Deploy, maintain and optimize VMware Aria / vRealize Automation workflows and blueprints.
• Administer and evolve Windows platforms, including Windows Server, Active Directory / ADFS / GPO and SCCM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager).
• Contribute to the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Ensure performance, security and reliability across virtual and physical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with network, security and development teams to integrate automation solutions across the organization.
• Support industrialization efforts, migrations and continuous improvement projects.

Required profile

• Excellent command of Windows Server administration.
• Excellent command of PowerShell (scripting, modules, APIs, end-to-end automation).
• Good command of VMware Aria / vRealize Automation (VRA, VRO, blueprints, workflows); knowledge of other Aria suite components is an asset.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere).
• Strong problem-solving mindset, ability to work independently in a complex environment, and excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• PowerShell and Windows Server administration
• VMware Aria / vRealize Automation
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, REST APIs and system integrations
• Experience with Azure, Terraform, Git and Ansible is an asset