Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer

Summary

CGS Federal is seeking an experienced Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer to participate in architecture discussions, system reviews, design planning, and technology roadmap planning for desktop integration efforts. The role involves developing and implementing robust solutions for software deployment and providing recommendations for user-based software requirements.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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