DO-178C QA Engineer: SDLC & Audits Expert

TechDigital Group; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional with extensive experience in DO-178C audits and software development. This role involves ensuring compliance with rigorous quality assurance standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will leverage your expertise in the software development life cycle and configuration management to drive quality and compliance initiatives. If you are a problem-solver with strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to high-stakes projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in DO-178C audits with a solid development background.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DO-178C standards during software development.
• Collaborate with teams to document quality-related activities.

Skills

DO-178C Knowledge

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Quality Assurance Processes

Configuration Management

Software Verification and Validation

Change Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Auditing and Compliance

Tools

Problem Reporting Tools

Job description

Top Skills:
1. Windows Administration
2. Active Directory/SCCM
3. Scripting

Job Description:
Windows Platform Administration
• Design, deploy, administer, and support enterprise Windows Server environments.
• Build, maintain, and enhance Windows Gold Images for servers and virtual desktop environments.
• Perform OS deployment, upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Troubleshoot complex operating system, performance, and infrastructure issues.
• Manage Active Directory integrations, Group Policies, and Windows security configurations.

SCCM / MECM Administration
• Administer and maintain Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM).
• Manage OS deployments, software distribution, patch management, compliance reporting, and endpoint lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain task sequences, collections, deployment packages, and configuration baselines.
• Support large-scale Windows server and workstation deployments.

Automation & Scripting
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell and other scripting technologies.
• Automate server provisioning, patching, software deployment, compliance reporting, and operational tasks.
• Build reusable automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Integrate automation with enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms.

Project Delivery
• Lead and participate in enterprise infrastructure projects, including:
o OS modernization initiatives
o Windows Server upgrades and migrations
o VDI platform deployments
o Data center transformations
o Cloud migration projects
o Security and compliance remediation efforts
• Provide technical leadership and architecture recommendations for Windows infrastructure projects.

Security & Compliance
• Implement and maintain Windows security hardening standards.
• Support vulnerability remediation and audit readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams on risk reduction initiatives.

Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of enterprise Windows administration experience.
• Strong experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 environments.
• Extensive experience managing Windows Gold Images.
• Hands-on experience with SCCM/MECM administration.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.
• Experience with OS deployment and patch management at scale.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale server and endpoint infrastructures.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with AWS and Windows workloads in cloud environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure,Azure Local and Azure Virtual Machines.
• Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience with Azure Automation, Azure Arc, or Intune.
• Familiarity with VMware and virtual desktop environments (Citrix/VDI).
• Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Microsoft certifications preferred.

Desired Skills
• Windows Gold Image Engineering
• SCCM / MECM
• PowerShell Automation
• Windows Server Administration
• Operating System Deployment (OSD)
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• Patch Management
• Endpoint Management
• Azure
• AWS
• Terraform
• VDI / Citrix
• Security Hardening
• Enterprise Infrastructure Operations
• Project Leadership