MECM Engineer

Piper Companies; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a MECM Engineer to support a high-visibility DoD enterprise modernization effort for the USDON. This role focuses on improving reliability, automation, and performance of enterprise MECM infrastructure across large Windows environments and a globally distributed network.

The position is remote, with the ability to report onsite at the Norfolk, VA location on short notice. Candidates should have 5+ years MECM experience, strong scripting, and active security

Qualifications

• 5+ years of MECM/SCCM experience in enterprise environments.
• Scripting in PowerShell, Python, Bash or similar.
• MECM integration with Intune, Azure AD and modern endpoint tech.
• Experience with Splunk or similar monitoring tools.
• IaC tools: Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab for automation.
• Agile/SRE/DevSecOps experience preferred.
• Active Secret Clearance and IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise MECM infrastructure for Windows endpoints.
• Automate deployments, OS deployment, patching and config management.
• Monitor health and performance using Splunk and observability tools.
• Develop CI/CD workflows for infra deployment and testing.
• Execute automated performance, stress, and failure tests.
• Troubleshoot MECM client/server issues; optimize reliability.
• Integrate MECM with Intune, Azure AD, and WUfB.
• Collaborate with SREs and software engineers to improve reliability.
• Support Agile/DevSecOps and ensure RMF/DISA STIG compliance.

Skills

MECM/SCCM

Windows endpoint mgmt

Automation scripting

DevOps mindset

Education

Active Secret Clearance

IAT Level II certification

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

GitLab

Splunk

Intune

Azure AD

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a MECM Engineer to support a high-visibility DOD enterprise modernization effort supporting the USDON. This MECM Engineer will focus on improving the reliability, automation, & performance of enterprise endpoint management infrastructure while supporting large-scale Windows environments across a globally distributed network. This role is remote, but requires ability to report onsite at the Norfolk, VA location on short notice.

Responsibilities of the MECM Engineer include:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager infrastructure supporting Windows endpoint management
• Automate endpoint management processes, software deployments, operating system deployments, patching, and configuration management using PowerShell, Python, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• Monitor system health and performance utilizing Splunk and other observability platforms to proactively identify and remediate reliability issues
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated CI/CD workflows supporting infrastructure deployment, testing, and operational improvements
• Build and execute automated performance, stress, and failure testing to validate system reliability and scalability
• Troubleshoot complex MECM client and server issues while optimizing enterprise endpoint performance and availability
• Integrate MECM with cloud-based technologies including Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and Windows Update for Business
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, SREs, and operations teams to improve automation, monitoring, and overall platform reliability
• Support Agile and DevSecOps initiatives by implementing automation, configuration management, and continuous improvement across enterprise infrastructure
• Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements including RMF, DISA STIGs, and enterprise security standards

Qualifications for the MECM Engineer include:

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) environments.
• Strong experience managing Windows endpoint infrastructure, operating system deployments, software distribution, patch management, and compliance baselines.
• Hands-on experience automating administrative tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience integrating MECM with Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and modern endpoint management technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk.
• Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies including Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar automation platforms.
• Understanding of networking concepts supporting enterprise endpoint management, including Distribution Points, PXE services, and boundary groups.
• Experience working within Agile, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or DevSecOps environments is highly preferred
• Active Secret Clearance
• IAT Level II certification

Compensation for the MECM Engineer:

• $95,000-100,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays

Location:

Remote (CONUS) with the ability to travel on short notice to an NMCI site as needed. Preferred locations include Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; Pearl Harbor, HI; and Bremerton, WA.

Keywords:

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