Systems Engineer

Eliassen Group; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Systems Engineer for a remote, contract role focused on enterprise imaging and endpoint deployment across Windows environments. The candidate will evaluate, implement, and administer imaging technologies, automate admin tasks with PowerShell, and develop supporting documentation.

The role requires strong systems engineering expertise, experience with enterprise deployment tools, and familiarity with security principles like Zero Trust.

Qualifications

• PowerShell scripting and automation experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP and DNS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and compare enterprise imaging and deployment solutions to determine the most effective platform for organizational requirements.
• Assess existing infrastructure components, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, storage, and network boot services.
• Install, configure, and maintain endpoint deployment and imaging platforms.
• Configure and support network boot technologies, including PXE, WDS, and related services.
• Develop and maintain driver packages, deployment task sequences, and automated installation processes.
• Create silent installation packages for commercial and enterprise software.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate administration, system configuration, firmware updates, and workstation provisioning.
• Design and support Windows 11 operating system deployment, patching, and update management processes.
• Apply security best practices, including least privilege and Zero Trust principles.
• Produce technical documentation, implementation guides, operational runbooks, and evaluation reports.
• Provide regular project status updates and participate in team meetings.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

DHCP

DNS

PXE/WDS

Job description

Systems Engineer

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Government

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -082026-108232

Date Posted: 09/09/2026

Description

Remote in New York, NY

Our client seeks a Systems Engineer to evaluate, implement, and administer enterprise endpoint deployment and imaging technologies. The role includes assessing infrastructure readiness, deploying and configuring endpoint management solutions, automating system administration tasks, and developing technical documentation. The position requires systems engineering expertise with Windows environments, enterprise deployment tools, and core infrastructure services.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $55.00 to $65.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and compare enterprise imaging and deployment solutions to determine the most effective platform for organizational requirements.
• Assess existing infrastructure components, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, storage, and network boot services.
• Install, configure, and maintain endpoint deployment and imaging platforms.
• Configure and support network boot technologies, including PXE, WDS, and related services.
• Develop and maintain driver packages, deployment task sequences, and automated installation processes.
• Create silent installation packages for commercial and enterprise software.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate administration, system configuration, firmware updates, and workstation provisioning.
• Design and support Windows 11 operating system deployment, patching, and update management processes.
• Apply security best practices, including least privilege and Zero Trust principles.
• Produce technical documentation, implementation guides, operational runbooks, and evaluation reports.
• Provide regular project status updates and participate in team meetings.

Experience Requirements

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise endpoint imaging and deployment solutions.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, and DNS.
• Experience configuring and supporting PXE/WDS or other network boot environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise security principles and Zero Trust concepts.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.