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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 hours ago

Platform Engineering Team Lead

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $172K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government. As a Platform Engineering Team Lead, you will lead a team responsible for end-user platform engineering, image management, and endpoint protection, ensuring secure and scalable computing services across FDIC’s environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the Platform Engineering team responsible for desktop/mobile OS engineering, image management, endpoint protection engineering, software distribution, and unified endpoint management—ensuring reliable and secure end‑user platforms that directly support FDIC’s mission

Collaborate with engineering teams, security teams, application owners, OEM vendors, and FDIC stakeholders to resolve complex issues, plan upgrades, and maintain compliance with FDIC policies and standards

Drive platform modernization, automation, secure baseline development, image lifecycle management, and endpoint protection improvements—enhancing performance, reducing incidents, and improving user experience

Utilize advanced engineering tools and technologies including Microsoft Intune, Windows 11, Modern Policies, Virtual Desktop environments, MS Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike EDR, Microsoft 365 applications, Fleet RMM, Netaphor SiteAudit, HP Web Jet Admin, Kofax Autostore, Token Vault, Wise Admin Studio, PSTools, Graph API, YubiKey Manager, and vSec:CMS Admin

Develop and maintain desktop and mobile OS baseline configurations

Create and maintain Group Policies, Modern Policies, scripts, and documentation

Define OS, applications, encryption/security functionality, and image requirements

Build and maintain Core Images and Core Image profiles across multiple device models and OS versions

Support OS lifecycle management, including testing, validation, and quarterly updates

Script, package, and test software applications for Windows and macOS

Manage software deployment tools and self‑service portals

Support offline deployment methods (USB, CDs) when required

Oversee engineering, deployment, and troubleshooting of EPP agents (e.g., McAfee, Carbon Black)

Ensure EPP central management consoles and modules are functioning

Support SOC workflows, log collection, and malware containment actions

Develop test and release plans for image validation

Coordinate with FDIC teams for application testing and image approval

Maintain offline OS installation media and support remote build processes

Provide Tier 3 engineering support for escalated desktop/mobile issues

Troubleshoot OS, application, and patching issues in collaboration with FDIC teams

Research and evaluate new end‑user technologies

Develop platform roadmaps and demographic user profiles

Participate in quarterly architecture/engineering planning meetings

Qualification

Microsoft IntuneWindows 11Endpoint protection engineeringImage engineeringCrowdStrike EDRMicrosoft 365 applicationsVirtual Desktop environmentsScripting skillsTechnical problem-solvingAnalytical abilityVendor coordinationCommunication skills

Required

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of diverse IT experience, specifically in: Microsoft Intune, Windows 11 and Modern Policies, Virtual Desktop environments, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft 365 applications, CrowdStrike EDR Platform, End‑user device engineering and support, Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, desktop applications, and Wintel hardware systems, Experience working with Cloud technologies and SaaS solutions, Strong understanding of tools and processes used in managing end‑user platforms, Work experience in a managed services IT environment is preferred

Expertise in OS engineering, image engineering, Group Policies/Modern Policies, secure baseline development (including DISA STIGs), and endpoint protection engineering

Proficiency with the following tools (leadership-level oversight required): Intune, CrowdStrike, Defender, Endpoint Privilege Management, Fleet RMM, Netaphor SiteAudit, HP Web Jet Admin, Kofax Autostore, Token Vault, Wise Admin Studio, PSTools, Graph, YubiKey Manager, vSec:CMS Admin

Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell preferred)

Experience with ServiceNow for ticketing, change control, and service delivery

Strong technical problem‑solving skills, analytical ability, decisiveness, and sound judgment

Ability to work effectively with clients, IT management, staff, and vendors

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely present complex technical concepts to end‑users with varying skill levels

Strong ability to balance multiple priorities in a high‑demand environment

Preferred

Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Experience with secure configuration frameworks (e.g., DISA STIGs)

Experience with automation/orchestration for software distribution and remediation

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match

Full flex work weeks where possible

A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees