Windows Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows Engineer to support federal IT infrastructure in Washington, DC. The role focuses on MECM, Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and automation to enhance security and reliability.

You will design and maintain enterprise Windows systems, manage patching, and support virtualization in a mission-critical federal setting. On-site work in Washington, DC with full benefits and clear career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience administering enterprise Windows environments.
• Hands-on MECM, Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, and virtualization experience.
• Strong PowerShell scripting, automation, patch management, and security practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• Active Top Secret Clearance or DOE Q Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure and enterprise apps.
• Administer MECM for software deployment, patching, and endpoint compliance.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, and access controls.
• Automate administrative and operational tasks using PowerShell and other scripting languages.
• Monitor performance, remediate vulnerabilities, and support virtualization technologies.

Skills

MECM

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell

VMware / Virtualization

Patch management

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

MECM

VMware vSphere

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Windows Engineer to support a company focused on securing and modernizing critical federal IT infrastructure supporting national security operations. This position is on-site in Washington, DC. The Windows Engineer will design, implement, and maintain enterprise Windows environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), server infrastructure, and systems automation. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting mission-critical systems that directly impact the reliability, security, and performance of a highly visible federal environment.

Responsibilities for the Windows Engineer include:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure, workstations, and enterprise applications.
• Administer and optimize MECM environments for software deployment, patch management, and endpoint compliance.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, user permissions, and enterprise access controls.
• Automate administrative and operational processes using PowerShell and other scripting languages.
• Monitor system performance, remediate vulnerabilities, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and support virtualization technologies.

Required Qualifications for the Windows Engineer include:

• 5+ years of experience administering and engineering enterprise Windows environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, and virtualization technologies.
• Strong expertise with PowerShell scripting, system automation, patch management, and security best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Active Top Secret Clearance or DOE Q Clearance required.

Compensation for the Windows Engineer include:

Salary Range: Depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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