Desktop Systems Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly

ENS Solutions, LLC; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Platinum-Level Medical Coverage

401k from Day 1

PTO + 11 Federal Holidays

Disability Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Tuition & Certification Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

ENS Solutions, LLC seeks a Systems Engineer to support DoD/IC government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD or Sterling, VA. You will design and manage desktop environments, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, and ensure STIG compliance across AD, GPOs, and imaging.

You will deploy security updates, maintain DISA baselines, and create technical documentation. A TS/SCI clearance is required; CI poly encouraged. This role offers extended responsibilities in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of end-user computing environments including Windows, Mac and supporting AD/GP
• Experience deploying and managing Windows 10/11 enterprise solutions
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell and Bash scripting
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware ESXi/VSphere) and VDI architectures
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain CI Poly

Responsibilities

• Build strategy for endpoint environment aligned to DIA road maps
• Maintain DISA-approved baselines and SHB with testing
• Deploy Windows and Office security updates and packaging
• Create and document configuration guides as needed
• Develop and deploy GPOs for end-user devices with STIG/compliance
• Develop desktop images and deploy applications and GPO updates
• Deploy and update applications using PSADT
• Create technical support documentation for IT equipment

Skills

End user computing

Windows 10/11

Mac OSX

Active Directory

Group Policy

SCCM

Python

PowerShell

Bash scripting

VMware ESXi

VSphere

Citrix

VMware VDI

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Master's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School or equivalent

Tools

VMware ESXi

VSphere

Citrix

SCCM

Active Directory tooling

Job description

Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our team to support Government activities in Annapolis Junction, MD or Sterling, VA.

As a Systems Engineer supporting the Government, you will be a part of a team charged with engineering solutions for desktop (physical & virtual) builds for Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems, STIF compliance, life cycle, etc.

In this role, a typical day may include:

• Building the strategy for the endpoint environment, including emerging technology, new technical solutions, software, and hardware based on DIA CIO road maps
• Maintaining DISA-approved WIM and Secure Host Baseline (SHB) including testing and transferring to appropriate enclaves
• Downloading, packaging, and deploying Windows and Office Security Updates
• Developing, implementing, and documenting formal configuration guides as needed
• Developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for end user devices, which implement STIG and other device and account controls
• Developing, testing, and deploying desktop images including applications and GPO updates
• Deploying and updating approved packaged applications using PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT)
• Developing technical support documentation for IT equipment and systems as required

• High School and 12+ years / Associate's and 10+ year /Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years/ Master's Degree and 6+ years of relevant years of experience required.
• Detailed knowledge of end user computing environments including Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OSX, and their supporting infrastructure components such as Active Directory, group policy creation and maintenance, and SCCM
• Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing enterprise solutions for Windows 10 and 11
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash Scripting
• Familiarity with VMware ESXi and VSphere.
• Familiarity with virtualization network on multiple classifications.
• Familiarity with Citrix or VMware VDI architecture.
• Must possess an Active TS/SCI and willingness to obtain and maintain a CI Poly

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Why ENS?

• Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
• 401k Contribution from Day 1
• PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Relocation Assistance

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are an important part of daily work at ENS Solutions, and we are committed to their responsible and ethical use. To ensure a fair and equitable candidate evaluation based on individual skills, knowledge, and experience, candidates are not permitted to use artificial intelligence or other assistive tools during interviews, whether in person or virtual, unless explicit permission has been granted in advance.