Senior Principal Systems Engineer – On-Site Desktop

DAn Solutions, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DAn Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support enterprise desktop engineering for a government customer. This role focuses on engineering, deploying, securing, and maintaining Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop environments while complying with security standards.

You will implement endpoint strategies, maintain DISA-approved media and SHB, deploy security updates, and manage AD/GP and imaging with PowerShell tooling and PSADT.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification compliance.
• Extensive experience with Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS endpoint environments.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and SCCM.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing enterprise Windows systems.
• Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
• Familiarity with VMware ESXi and vSphere.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement endpoint engineering strategies aligned with enterprise technology roadmaps.
• Maintain DISA-approved Windows installation media and Secure Host Baselines (SHB).
• Package, test, and deploy Windows and Microsoft Office security updates.
• Develop and maintain configuration guides and technical documentation.
• Design, test, deploy, and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs) through Microsoft Active Directory.
• Engineer and maintain desktop images, applications, and configuration updates.
• Deploy and update approved applications using the PSADT.
• Support secure desktop lifecycle management, compliance, and system improvements.

Skills

Clearance: TS/SCI with CI polygraph

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Scripting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

SCCM

PSADT (PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit)

VMware ESXi

vSphere

Job description

DAn Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support enterprise desktop engineering for a government customer. This role focuses on engineering, deploying, securing, and maintaining Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop environments while complying with security standards.

You will implement endpoint strategies, maintain DISA-approved media and SHB, deploy security updates, and manage AD/GP and imaging with PowerShell tooling and PSADT.