CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · 5 months ago
Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$116K/yr - $158K/yrCGS Federal is seeking an experienced Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer to participate in architecture discussions and technology roadmap planning for desktop integration efforts. The role involves developing and implementing desktop operating system images, managing software distribution, and providing support for OS deployment methodologies.
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Responsibilities
Acts as the Subject Matter Expert for the development and implementation of the Desktop Operating System (OS) Images
The candidate engineers’ robust solutions for large-scale deployment of software using OS deployment technologies such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
Develops tests and implements software distribution packages, to include updates to software applications to be applied to desktops, laptops, tablets, and servers used within the enterprise
Provides information and recommendations to meet various user-based software requirements
Strong familiarity with scripting languages such as Powershell and VB script
Implements server OS deployment methodologies to include automated server build processes
Provides support for an OS patching infrastructure such as HCL BigFix or Windows Update/MECM that applies mandatory security updates to enterprise systems
Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends desktop, laptop, tablet, and server hardware
Performs security related tasks which include, documentation, vulnerability scan review, assessment support, patch management, and auditing as required
Qualification
Required
Acts as the Subject Matter Expert for the development and implementation of the Desktop Operating System (OS) Images
The candidate engineers' robust solutions for large-scale deployment of software using OS deployment technologies such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
Develops tests and implements software distribution packages, to include updates to software applications to be applied to desktops, laptops, tablets, and servers used within the enterprise
Provides information and recommendations to meet various user-based software requirements
Strong familiarity with scripting languages such as Powershell and VB script
Implements server OS deployment methodologies to include automated server build processes
Provides support for an OS patching infrastructure such as HCL BigFix or Windows Update/MECM that applies mandatory security updates to enterprise systems
Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends desktop, laptop, tablet, and server hardware
Performs security related tasks which include, documentation, vulnerability scan review, assessment support, patch management, and auditing as required
The ideal candidate for this position will possess experience with integrating and upgrading desktops and laptops from the Windows 7 operating system to Windows 10 operating system, upgrading Microsoft and 3rd party applications, and have experience with litigating software such as Ipro and Concordance
The ability to work independently with only minor guidance is a must. Our team is engineering a Windows 10 image on an Intel based system which will be integrated with Microsoft Exchange 2013, Microsoft Office 2013, and various 3rd party applications
Windows OS engineering experience
Understanding of the application of security controls on the image
Microsoft Office engineering experience
Integrating anti-virus applications in an image
VPN/Remote access (Cisco Secure Access with RSA a plus)
Windows Scripting experience
Good writing skills
Preferred
VB and/or VBA coding experience a plus
VDI/Citrix experience
SMS/SCCM experience a plus
Understanding of PKI
VMWare experience
Litigating software such as Ipro and Concordance
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Company
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Anthony Miller
Partner, President of Operations
Brian York
Partner, President of Strategy
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