Test Automation Consultant

Location: Chandler, AZ or Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX Must-Haves Advanced PowerShell programming and automation development Ability to independently design and build automation solutions Experience creating complex scripts with advanced logic, conditional workflows, and error handling Deep understanding of Group Policy internals and management tools Windows Server and Windows Client systems expertise Experience with configuration management tools (SCCM or equivalent) Proven ability to solve complex business and security challenges through automation Experience building scalable, enterprise-level automation frameworks Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to rapidly convert security advisories and CVE mitigation guidance into automated solutions Experience developing deployment guardrails, validation processes, and rollback capabilities Programmer/developer-level PowerShell skills (not administrative scripting) Plusses Active Directory expertise, including schema, security descriptors, and replication behavior Experience automating Active Directory configuration management Git-based version control experience Code review experience Automated systems validation/testing experience Cybersecurity-focused automation experience Consulting experience supporting large enterprises, financial institutions, or Fortune 500 organizations Experience creating new automation strategies and frameworks from scratch Group Policy (GPO) administration and automation experience Day-to-Day Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale PowerShell automation frameworks Develop automated solutions that implement security-driven configuration changes across Windows environments Translate cybersecurity advisories, threat intelligence, and CVE mitigation guidance into deployable automation within tight timelines Create automated workflows for system hardening, patch deployment, configuration enforcement, and remediation activities Develop sophisticated scripting solutions with complex decision logic, validation checkpoints, error handling, and rollback capabilities Build guardrails and safety controls that prevent incomplete, risky, or unintended deployments Partner closely with cybersecurity teams to operationalize emerging security requirements and threat mitigations Collaborate with infrastructure, Active Directory, and platform engineering teams to ensure enterprise standards and stability are maintained Automate GPO deployment, modification, testing, and rollback processes when required Support emergency "break-glass" security response efforts through pre-approved automation solutions Perform testing and validation of automation workflows prior to production deployment Troubleshoot and optimize existing automation tools, scripts, and deployment processes Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of automation standards and best practices Solve complex operational and security challenges by developing new automation approaches rather than relying solely on existing solutions #J-18808-Ljbffr