Systems Engineer

About the role

This position is for a Systems Engineer focused on Windows 11 imaging and deployment. The role involves designing, building, testing, and supporting enterprise Windows endpoint solutions for a large-scale, distributed retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain, and document enterprise Windows 11 reference images and deployment baselines.
• Execute large-scale Windows 11 migrations from Windows 10, upgrades, and refresh initiatives using tools like Microsoft Intune for remote distribution.
• Develop and manage image standards, task sequences, driver packages, and application installations.
• Implement and manage technologies such as vPro for bare-metal provisioning and remote imaging.
• Develop automation for provisioning, imaging, software distribution, and operating system maintenance, with a significant portion of tasks involving PowerShell scripting.
• Serve as a Tier 3 escalation resource for endpoint-related incidents and deployment failures.
• Validate operating system compatibility with business-critical applications and connected peripherals such as printers, scanners, and payment devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on deployment schedules, risks, and project milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise Windows operating systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience creating and managing Windows images and deployment solutions.
• Experience with Windows 10 to Windows 11 deployment, Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, MECM/SCCM, MDT, or equivalent platforms.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and other related tasks.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Group Policy, and endpoint security controls.
• Experience supporting physical hardware deployment and validation activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting retail, POS, kiosk, or distributed endpoint environments.
• Knowledge of Windows Update for Business and deployment ring strategies.
• Understanding of TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, BitLocker, and endpoint hardening practices.
• Experience leading large-scale Windows 11 migration programs.
• Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management and vendor certification.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.