OS Engineer (Windows Image Creation & Deployment)

Sutherland; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland is seeking an experienced OS Engineer to lead Windows OS image creation, hardening, and deployment in our Bengaluru office. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement secure, automated deployment workflows using Microsoft tools.

You will design, build, and maintain images, perform OS hardening per STIG/Nessus guidelines, develop automation scripts with PowerShell, and produce thorough technical documentation in line with QMS.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience (12 years) in OS hardening, configuration, and customization.
• Experience with Windows XP, Windows 7, and integration with third-party tools.
• Strong experience in PowerShell scripting.
• Windows Image development and deployment workflows.
• Working knowledge of Windows AD integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, customize, and maintain Windows OS images for enterprise environments.
• Perform OS hardening and security configurations in line with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Implement and manage Windows OS deployment using Microsoft deployment tools.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline OS configuration, deployment, and validation.
• Ensure OS images comply with security guidelines such as STIG, Nessus, and firewall policies.
• Troubleshoot OS-level issues related to boot, deployment, drivers, and security.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation in compliance with QMS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, track progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide regular status updates and support release execution activities.

Skills

Windows OS Engineering

PowerShell scripting

Windows Deployment & Imaging

Active Directory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

MDT

Windows ADK

WinPE

WinRE

DISM

WIM

Unattend.xml

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced OS Engineer with strong expertise in Windows OS image creation, hardening, and deployment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in customizing Windows operating systems, implementing security hardening standards, and building automated deployment solutions using Microsoft deployment tools. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, customize, and maintain Windows OS images for enterprise environments.
• Perform OS hardening and security configurations in line with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Implement and manage Windows OS deployment using Microsoft deployment tools.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline OS configuration, deployment, and validation.
• Ensure OS images comply with security guidelines such as STIG, Nessus, and firewall policies.
• Troubleshoot OS-level issues related to boot, deployment, drivers, and security.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation in compliance with QMS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, track progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide regular status updates and support release execution activities.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Windows OS Engineering
  • Hands-on experience (12 years) in OS hardening, configuration, and customization
  • Experience with Windows XP, Windows 7, and integration with third-party tools
• Scripting
  • Strong experience in PowerShell scripting
• Windows Deployment & Imaging
  • Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
  • Windows ADK, WinPE, WinRE
  • DISM, WIM, Unattend.xml
  • Windows Image development and deployment workflows
• Active Directory
  • Working knowledge of Windows AD integration

Good to Have

• Experience in C#.NET
• Exposure to enterprise-scale OS deployment projects
• Knowledge of compliance-driven environments (medical, regulated industries)
• Knowledge of Windows OS security, firewall configurations
• Familiarity with STIG, Nessus guidelines, and security policies

Soft Skills

• Strong documentation skills for release execution and compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to clearly understand requirements and drive tasks to closure
• Proactive in status reporting and issue escalation

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines