Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Georgia is looking for an experienced Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer. The role involves architecture discussions, OS image developments, and robust software deployment solutions. Candidates should have strong Windows OS engineering experience, ability to work independently, and familiarity with scripting languages. Excellent writing skills are also desired. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience with integrating and upgrading desktops and laptops from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
• Understanding of the application of security controls on the image.
• VPN/Remote access experience (Cisco Secure Access with RSA a plus).

Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for OS images development.
• Engineer solutions for large-scale software deployment.
• Maintain familiarity with scripting languages like PowerShell and VBScript.
• Analyze and recommend hardware for various devices.

Skills

Windows OS engineering experience

Good writing skills

Windows scripting experience

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

VB and/or VBA

VDI/Citrix

SMS/SCCM

VMware

Job description

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Experienced
Department: Information Technology

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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for the development and implementation of the Desktop Operating System (OS) Images.
• Engineer 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).
• Develop tests and implement software distribution packages, including updates to applications for desktops, laptops, tablets, and servers.
• Provide information and recommendations to meet user‑based software requirements.
• Maintain strong familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell and VBScript.
• Implement server OS deployment methodologies, including automated server build processes.
• Support an OS patching infrastructure such as HCL BigFix or Windows Update/MECM to apply mandatory security updates to enterprise systems.
• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend hardware for desktops, laptops, tablets, and servers.
• Perform related security tasks, including 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 using 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 into an image.
• VPN/Remote access experience (Cisco Secure Access with RSA a plus).
• Windows scripting experience.
• Good writing skills.

Preferred Experience

• VB and/or VBA coding experience.
• VDI/Citrix experience.
• SMS/SCCM experience.
• 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

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