Windows Engineering Manager {176906}

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions is seeking a Windows Engineering Manager to lead the engineering, delivery, modernization, and operational support of a large-scale enterprise Windows endpoint environment. This role combines technical depth with people leadership for a distributed team of 8–10 desktop engineers and technicians responsible for Windows endpoint management.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on Windows expertise and proven leadership, with a strong foundation in SCCM/MECM, Intune, OS

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT engineering experience.
• 5+ years of enterprise desktop/end-user computing experience, with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading Windows engineering or enterprise endpoint teams.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of Windows in large enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Windows OS deployment and imaging, SCCM/MECM, and enterprise patching.
• Experience supporting thousands of enterprise endpoints across multiple locations.
• Experience leading large-scale endpoint modernization or OS migrations.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Autopilot and zero-touch provisioning.
• Experience with Intune-first management and Windows 365 Cloud PC.
• Strong understanding of VDI and remote computing technologies (Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop).
• Automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, or similar.
• Endpoint security including encryption, EDR, identity, compliance.
• Networking basics (VPN, DNS/DHCP, LAN, Wi‑Fi).
• Leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or CS or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of 8–10 desktop engineers and technicians.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, and performance management for the endpoint team.
• Own the engineering, delivery, support, and lifecycle of the Windows endpoint platform.
• Establish engineering standards, processes, roadmaps, and best practices.
• Ensure Windows environments are secure, compliant, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business goals.
• Oversee Windows OS deployment, imaging, patching, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Drive modernization initiatives including OS migrations and SCCM/Intune co-management.
• Support virtual desktop and remote computing technologies (Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop).
• Drive endpoint automation using PowerShell, Python, and similar tooling.
• Partner with Security to implement endpoint protection, encryption, EDR, and hardening.
• Collaborate with Networking (VPN, DNS/DHCP, LAN, Wi‑Fi) and other IT teams.
• Lead testing, pilots, POCs, and vendor evaluations.

Skills

Windows engineering

Leadership

End-user computing

VDI knowledge

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

Security awareness

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft SCCM/MECM

Intune

Windows Autopilot

Zero-touch provisioning

Azure Virtual Desktop

Citrix

VMware Horizon

PowerShell

Python

DNS/DHCP networking

OS deployment/imaging

Job description

We are seeking a Windows Engineering Manager to lead the engineering, delivery, modernization, and operational support of a large-scale enterprise Windows endpoint environment.

This position provides both technical and people leadership for a distributed team of approximately 8–10 desktop engineers and technicians responsible for Windows endpoint management, device provisioning, operating system lifecycle management, endpoint security, automation, and end-user computing services.

The ideal candidate will bring deep hands‑on Windows engineering expertise along with proven experience leading enterprise endpoint teams. This is not simply a desktop support management position—the role requires a strong technical foundation in Microsoft SCCM/MECM, Intune, Windows OS deployment, Autopilot, endpoint security, VDI, automation, and large-scale endpoint modernization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of approximately 8–10 desktop engineers and technicians.
• Provide technical direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development for the endpoint engineering team.
• Own the engineering, delivery, support, and lifecycle of the enterprise Windows endpoint platform.
• Establish engineering standards, operational processes, technical roadmaps, and platform best practices.
• Ensure Windows environments remain secure, compliant, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee Windows OS deployment, imaging, patching, configuration, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• Lead enterprise endpoint management utilizing Microsoft SCCM/MECM and Microsoft Intune.
• Drive modernization initiatives involving:
• Windows OS migrations
• Oversee software distribution, endpoint patching, compliance, and SCCM/Intune co-management.
• Support and provide direction for virtual desktop and remote computing technologies, including Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Drive automation of endpoint operations using PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting technologies.
• Partner with Information Security to implement endpoint protection, encryption, EDR, identity, hardening, and compliance standards.
• Ensure endpoint solutions integrate effectively with enterprise networking technologies, including VPN, LAN/Wi-Fi, DNS, and DHCP.
• Lead enterprise testing strategies, pilot programs, technical evaluations, and proofs of concept.
• Provide data-driven recommendations regarding endpoint technologies, platforms, and tooling.
• Own platform health, service performance, operational stability, and engineering execution.
• Establish priorities, remove technical and operational barriers, and ensure strategic initiatives remain on schedule.
• Partner closely with Infrastructure, Information Security, Network, Enterprise Operations, and Digital Workplace teams.
• Support endpoint environments consisting of thousands of devices across multiple locations and hybrid work models.
• Drive improvements in end-user experience through automation, analytics, platform modernization, and modern support practices.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, software vendors, and service providers as required.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT engineering experience.
• 5+ years of enterprise desktop/end-user computing experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading Windows engineering or enterprise endpoint teams.
• Deep hands‑on knowledge of Windows in large enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with:
• Windows OS deployment and imaging
• Microsoft SCCM/MECM
• Enterprise patchingDevice compliance
• Experience supporting thousands of enterprise endpoints across multiple locations.
• Experience leading large‑scale endpoint modernization or OS migration initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Autopilot and zero‑touch provisioning.
• Experience with modern endpoint strategies such as Intune‑first management and Windows 365 Cloud PC.
• Strong understanding of VDI and remote computing technologies such as:
• Citrix
• VMware Horizon
• Automation and scripting experience using PowerShell, Python, or comparable technologies.
• Strong understanding of endpoint security, including:
• Encryption
• EDR
• Identity and access
• Compliance
• Working knowledge of desktop‑related networking concepts, including VPN, DNS/DHCP, LAN, and Wi‑Fi.
• Experience leading enterprise testing, pilots, POCs, and vendor technical evaluations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on technical and operational leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology environments within financial services or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience managing OEM, software, and technology vendor relationships.
• Software and Microsoft licensing optimization experience.
• Contract and service‑provider oversight.
• Experience developing technical roadmaps for enterprise end‑user computing environments.