Operating System Deployment Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design, configuration, implementation, and upkeep of Windows and Windows Server images for EIT services across 187 locations.

• Facilitate an enterprise IT service delivery model for a Department of Defense (DoD) client.

• Design, configure, manage, automate deployment processes, and resolve performance issues for Windows and Windows Server operating system images.

• Support both physical and virtual servers and workstations, along with associated networking, storage, and security.

• Assist with software configuration, image management, tool integration, and deployment of physical and virtual server images.

• Approach design with a comprehensive enterprise perspective, considering cost, performance, networking, storage, and security.

• Create automation scripts to improve operating system delivery, security, and performance.

• Provide tier 3 support to system administrators.

• Report to the technical lead and the team-level program manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.

• Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

• Over 10 years of relevant experience (a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field can substitute for 5 years of experience).

• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining operating system images and deployment methods in a large enterprise environment.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in Windows Server systems administration.

• Proficiency in application/package management and operating system deployment/configuration management using Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM), Intune, and Autopilot.

• Experience in customer interactions, including presenting, answering inquiries, and proactively addressing issues.

• Familiarity with VMware and Hyper-V administration.

• Experience in securing systems in accordance with STIGs, best practices, and government/compliance requirements, including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-27, NIST 800-137, FISMA, and FedRAMP.

• Experience with log management, network appliance and firewall troubleshooting, and testing.

• Knowledge of Agile/Kanban methodologies and Git/GitHub.

• Experience with Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025 configuration and STIG/JSIG.

• Desired: Experience with ServiceNow, DevOps, Azure Boards, Azure Pipelines, and Azure Repos.

• Desired: Experience in PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, Java, YAML, and/or Python scripting.

• Desired: Relevant technical and/or security certifications.

• Desired: Azure Administrator, Azure Hybrid Administrator, or Endpoint Administrator Associate certification.

• Desired: Experience in Azure cloud computing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.

• Comprehensive learning resources.

• Healthcare benefits.

• Wellness benefits.

• Financial benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Family support benefits.

• Continuing education benefits.

• Time off benefits.

• Competitive compensation.