Senior Desktop Packaging & Deployment Administrator

General Dynamics - IT; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Desktop Application Packaging & Deployment Systems Administrator to ensure stability, security, and performance of enterprise desktop applications across a globally distributed environment. You will administer core user-facing software services, maintain configurations, and deliver reliable capabilities that enable efficient operations.

The role requires DoD 8140 certification, TS/SCI clearance, and hands-on experience with MECM, PowerShell, AD, and imaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements (e.g. Security+ CE)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph
• Hands-on experience administering enterprise desktop applications, client services, or endpoint management platforms
• Strong understanding of application deployment, configuration baselines, software lifecycle, and secure implementation practices
• Proficient with Windows Desktop OS, MDT, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, AppV and MECM
• Familiarity with patching processes, vulnerability management, and compliance in enterprise desktops
• Ability to troubleshoot complex application issues across distributed systems
• Strong documentation, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS
• US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Package, test, and deploy enterprise desktop applications using MECM, Intune, and automated task sequences.
• Standardize desktop OS builds, configurations, baselines, drivers, and imaging processes.
• Manage application versioning, update cycles, and rollout across networks.
• Troubleshoot deployment, OS build, and packaging issues involving dependencies and network elements.
• Support virtualized and physical client environments including VDI-based clients.
• Maintain packaging documentation, SOPs, and submission packages for approval and accreditation.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, endpoint management, and operations teams.
• Integrate approved drivers, firmware, and hardware software into deployment workflows.
• Implement and validate security patches per vulnerability management timelines.
• Monitor patch/configuration compliance and assist remediation/POA&M reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Tools

Windows Desktop OS

MDT

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

Batch scripting

AppV

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

Patching & vulnerability management

Troubleshooting across distributed systems

Documentation

Job description

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Desktop Application Packaging & Deployment Systems Administrator to ensure stability, security, and performance of enterprise desktop applications across a globally distributed environment. You will administer core user-facing software services, maintain configurations, and deliver reliable capabilities that enable efficient operations.

The role requires DoD 8140 certification, TS/SCI clearance, and hands-on experience with MECM, PowerShell, AD, and imaging