OS and Application Engineer

Corserva; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an OS & Application Engineer in Bristol, CT. The role focuses on building, packaging, testing, and deploying operating systems and enterprise applications using automation and DevOps methodologies. Candidates should have experience with OS imaging, application packaging, and scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python. This position involves collaboration across multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, and VMware, ensuring efficient and repeatable deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience with OS imaging and application packaging.
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux systems.
• Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible or SCCM.

Responsibilities

• Package and maintain OS images and applications.
• Build standardized 'gold' images and manage deployments.
• Use automation to improve build and deployment workflows.

Skills

OS imaging

Application packaging

Windows systems

Linux systems

Scripting skills in PowerShell

Scripting skills in Bash

Scripting skills in Python

Troubleshooting automation issues

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Ansible

SaltStack

SCCM

Altiris

VMware

Job description

Job is on-site in Bristol, CT - Please do not apply unless you can commute daily to Bristol

Overview

We are seeking an OS & Application Engineer to build, package, test, and deploy operating systems and enterprise applications across a mixed environment. This role focuses on creating reliable, secure, and repeatable OS images and application packages using automation and DevOps best practices.

You’ll work across Windows, Linux, and VMware platforms and collaborate with DevOps, Security, QA, and Release teams to ensure high-quality endpoint and virtual machine deployments.

What You’ll Do

• Package, test, and maintain OS images and enterprise applications
• Build and manage standardized “gold” images with current patches and security baselines
• Support deployment across desktops, laptops, virtual machines, and bare-metal systems
• Use automation and CI/CD pipelines to improve build and deployment workflows
• Maintain version control and rollback capabilities for OS images and applications
• Support PXE/iPXE-based provisioning and hardware compatibility
• Manage VMware templates and lifecycle maintenance
• Maintain and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Perform testing and validation (UAT) before production releases
• Create and maintain clear documentation for builds, deployments, and rollbacks

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with OS imaging, application packaging, and deployment in enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux systems
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, SaltStack, SCCM, Altiris, or similar)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version-controlled workflows
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python
• Understanding of patching, security baselines, and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting VMware environments
• Ability to troubleshoot deployment and automation issues

Nice to Have

• Experience with PXE/iPXE provisioning
• Experience with automated testing (Jenkins, Python-based testing)
• Familiarity with enterprise change management and audit requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience and certifications will be considered