Desktop & Windows Engineer

ApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life/Short-Term Disability/Critical Il

accident Insurance

Job summary

ApplyLogic Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a Desktop & Windows Engineer to support a government client in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes OS image development, MECM/MDT deployment, and security patching in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.

The ideal candidate will have deep Windows OS knowledge, strong AD, GPO, and imaging tool experience, plus PowerShell scripting and .NET skills. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 10+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree
• Deep knowledge of Windows OS internals and configurations
• Expertise with AD, GPO, OU structures, and domain services
• Experience with imaging and deployment tools: MDT, SCCM/MECM, MECM OSD, Autopilot, Intune
• Proficiency in device management, patching, and Windows Update for Business
• Scripting proficiency in PowerShell and VBScript
• Experience with networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN) and security controls
• Experience with endpoint security, patch management, and vulnerability remediation
• Familiarity with virtualization (VDI, Hyper-V) and monitoring/logging tools
• Experience with .NET languages (C#, Visual Basic) and enterprise deployment
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement desktop OS images and software deployment packages
• Manage and support MECM/MDT-based deployment and patching
• Create and maintain automation scripts for deployment and reporting
• Support security and vulnerability remediation activities
• Evaluate hardware and provide hardware lifecycle recommendations
• Assist with virtualization and server OS deployment projects
• Troubleshoot complex desktop, application, and hardware issues

Skills

Windows OS internals

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

VDI/Hyper-V

Troubleshooting

C#/.NET

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

MDT

SCCM/MECM

MECM OSD

Autopilot

Intune

Hyper-V

Job description

ApplyLogic is a fast-paced Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business, headquartered in Vienna, VA. Our people are our greatest asset, and our company culture is grounded on that belief. We offer challenging and interesting work in a friendly and supportive environment. Through prime and subcontracts, we deliver best-in-class expertise to solve complex technical problems.

Desktop & Windows Engineer

We're looking for a talented Desktop & Windows Engineer to join our team supporting a complex government client in Washington, DC. If that's you, get ready to bring your expertise in robust solutions for large-scale deployment of software using OS deployment technologies. As the SME, you will develop and implement Desktop OS Images.

Work Location:

Hybrid – A mix of onsite and remote work.

Clearance:

Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Apply expert level knowledge to utilization of the following tools:Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), and Configuration Manager Operating System Deployment (OSD).
• Develop, test, and implement software distribution packages, to include updates to software applications to be applied to desktops, laptops, tablets, and servers used within the enterprise.
• Provide information and recommendations to meet various user-based software requirements.
• Demonstrate strong familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell and VB script.
• Implement server OS deployment methodologies to include automated server build processes.
• Provide support for an OS patching infrastructure such as HCL BigFix or Windows Update/MECM that applies mandatory security updates to enterprise systems.
• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend desktop, laptop, tablet, and server hardware.
• Perform security related tasks which include, documentation, vulnerability scan review, assessment support, patch management, and auditing as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s in computer science, business, or other relevant disciplines.
• Ten (10) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• Deep knowledge of Windows OS (Windows 11) internals, architecture, and configuration
• Expertise with Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPO), OU structure, and domain services
• Strong experience with imaging and deployment tools such as MDT, SCCM/MECM, MECM OSD, Autopilot, and Intune
• Proficiency with device management, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and Windows Update for Business
• Skilled in PowerShell scripting for automation, reporting, and troubleshooting
• Experience managing drivers, firmware, hardware standards, and lifecycle management Knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, certificates)
• Endpoint security: BitLocker, Defender for Endpoint, application control, privilege management
• Patch management and vulnerability remediation
• Monitoring and logging using tools like Event Viewer, Log Analytics, SIEM platforms
• Troubleshooting complex desktop, application, and hardware issues
• Supporting virtualization technologies (VDI, Hyper-V)
• Experience in programming languages such as C#, Visual Basic with strong knowledge in .NET.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep PowerShell proficiency, including building advanced modules and automating enterprise-scale workflows
• Strong experience with cloud-based endpoint management (Intune, Azure AD, Conditional Access, Defender for Endpoint)
• Expertise with modern provisioning methods (Autopilot, ESP customization, scripted deployments)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust endpoint principles and secure configuration baselines
• Solid understanding of certificate services, PKI, and enterprise certificate management
• Experience with Windows troubleshooting using symbols, process monitoring tools, and performance analyzers (ProcMon, WinDbg)

The Perks of Being on Our Team

ApplyLogic offers competitive salaries with a robust Fortune-500 type benefits package. Some of the benefits you will receive when you join us are:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life/Short-Term Disability/Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
• 15 PTO Days
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Up to $5K towards continuing education and/or professional development

Salary Range

$120,000-$135,000

The posted salary range represents the anticipated compensation for this position. Final compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, years of directly relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance, contract requirements, and other business considerations.