Job Summary (List Format): - Automate creation of golden OS images (primarily Windows) using Packer, including pre-installed configurations, security hardening, and required agents. - Manage the lifecycle of OS images and deploy standardized images to platforms such as VMware vSphere. - Provision and manage infrastructure across multiple environments using Terraform and GitHub Actions. - Implement and maintain Continuous Configuration Automation (CCA) with Ansible and Terraform to ensure systems remain in the desired state and reduce configuration drift. - Automate software delivery and installation for key infrastructure components, including antivirus and middleware. - Integrate automated workflows with services such as backup, monitoring, logging, antivirus, and CMDB. - Ensure all systems are fully operational and meet readiness criteria post-deployment. - Integrate with monitoring platforms and create automation triggers for incident and event response. - Enforce compliance with security standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks, encryption policies) using policy-as-code tools. - Utilize scripting languages (Python, Bash, Java, or PowerShell) for automation and customization of workflows. - Leverage tools such as JFrog Artifactory, CyberArk, and HashiCorp Vault for artifact and secrets management.