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Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services), Austin, TX, United States


Overview
CGS is seeking an experienced Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer to participate in architecture discussions, system reviews, design planning, and technology roadmap planning for current and future desktop integration efforts.

Skills & Attributes

Acts as the Subject Matter Expert for the development and implementation of the Desktop Operating System (OS) Images

The candidate engineers robust solutions for large‑scale deployment of software using OS deployment technologies such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

Develops tests and implements software distribution packages, to include updates to software applications to be applied to desktops, laptops, tablets, and servers used within the enterprise

Provides information and recommendations to meet various user‑based software requirements

Strong familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell and VBScript

Implements server OS deployment methodologies to include automated server build processes

Provides support for an OS patching infrastructure such as HCL BigFix or Windows Update/MECM that applies mandatory security updates to enterprise systems

Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends desktop, laptop, tablet, and server hardware

Performs security‑related tasks which include documentation, vulnerability scan review, assessment support, patch management, and auditing as required

Qualifications

Experience with integrating and upgrading desktops and laptops from Windows 7 to Windows 10, upgrading Microsoft and third‑party applications, and experience with litigation software such as Ipro and Concordance

Ability to work independently with only minor guidance

Windows OS engineering experience

Understanding of the application of security controls on the image

Microsoft Office engineering experience

Experience integrating anti‑virus applications in an image

VPN/Remote access (Cisco Secure Access with RSA a plus)

Windows scripting experience

Good writing skills

Ideal Skills

VB and/or VBA coding experience a plus

VDI/Citrix experience

SMS/SCCM experience a plus

Understanding of PKI

VMware experience

Litigation software such as Ipro and Concordance

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)

Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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