Desktop OS Image Architect – Windows Deployment & Security

CGS Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Commuter)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking an experienced Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer to participate in architecture discussions, system reviews, design planning, and technology roadmap planning for desktop integration efforts. You will lead OS image development and large-scale software deployment using MECM/MDT, while ensuring security updates and patch management across enterprise devices.

The role requires independent work with minimal guidance, strong scripting skills, and knowledge of Windows OS

Qualifications

• Experience upgrading desktops and laptops from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
• Experience with litigating software such as Ipro and Concordance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead OS image development and deployment planning for desktop, laptop, tablet, and server environments.
• Engineer large-scale software deployment using MECM/MDT.
• Develop and test software distribution packages and updates for desktops and servers.
• Advise on user-based software requirements and compatibility.
• Script in PowerShell or VBScript for automation and deployment tasks.
• Implement server OS deployment methodologies and automated build processes.
• Support OS patching infrastructure (e.g., BigFix, Windows Update/MECM) with security updates.
• Analyze and recommend desktop, laptop, tablet, and server hardware.
• Perform security tasks including documentation, vulnerability reviews, patch management, and auditing.

Skills

OS image engineering

MECM/MDT deployment

Software distribution

PowerShell scripting

Security patching

Hardware evaluation

Vulnerability assessment

Tools

MECM

MDT

HCL BigFix

Windows Update/MECM

PowerShell

Job description

CGS Federal is seeking an experienced Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer to participate in architecture discussions, system reviews, design planning, and technology roadmap planning for desktop integration efforts. You will lead OS image development and large-scale software deployment using MECM/MDT, while ensuring security updates and patch management across enterprise devices.

The role requires independent work with minimal guidance, strong scripting skills, and knowledge of Windows OS