Jobs · Engineering · Washington

Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · Arlington, WA · 3 mo ago
Engineering$116k–$158k/yrFull-time

About the role

CGS is seeking an experienced Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer to participate in architecture discussions, system reviews, design planning, and technology roadmap planning for current and future desktop integration efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as the Subject Matter Expert for the development and implementation of the Desktop Operating System (OS) Images.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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 experience with litigating software such as Ipro and Concordance.
  • The ability to work independently with only minor guidance.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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