Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A technology services provider based in Austin, Texas is looking for an experienced Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer. This role involves architecting and deploying solutions for desktop integration, managing OS images, and ensuring security compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Windows OS engineering, strong scripting capabilities, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience with integrating and upgrading desktops and laptops from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
• Ability to work independently with minor guidance.
• Windows OS engineering experience is required.
• Good writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Subject Matter Expert for Desktop OS Images.
• Implements server OS deployment methodologies.
• Conducts security-related tasks and patch management.
• Analyzes and recommends hardware for desktops and laptops.

Skills

OS deployment technologies

PowerShell

VBScript

Security-related tasks

Windows scripting

Tools

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

HCL BigFix

Cisco Secure Access

Job description

Overview

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.

Skills & Attributes

• 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 VBScript
• 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

• Experience with integrating and upgrading desktops and laptops from Windows 7 to Windows 10, upgrading Microsoft and third‑party applications, and experience with litigation software such as Ipro and Concordance
• Ability to work independently with only minor guidance
• Windows OS engineering experience
• Understanding of the application of security controls on the image
• Microsoft Office engineering experience
• Experience integrating anti‑virus applications in an image
• VPN/Remote access (Cisco Secure Access with RSA a plus)
• Windows scripting experience
• Good writing skills

Ideal Skills

• VB and/or VBA coding experience a plus
• VDI/Citrix experience
• SMS/SCCM experience a plus
• Understanding of PKI
• VMware experience
• Litigation software such as Ipro and Concordance

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.