The Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer is responsible for architecture discussions, OS image development, software deployment, and security tasks for enterprise systems.
Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced
Department: Information Technology
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.
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Skills and attributes for success:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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. Our team is engineering a Windows 10 image on an Intel based system which will be integrated with Microsoft Exchange 2013, Microsoft Office 2013, and various 3rd party applications.
· 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
Ideally, you will also have:
- 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
Our Commitment:
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.
For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Contact Government Services, LLC is 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.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: [email protected]
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