MECM Systems Engineer

Job type : contract to hire

Location : Washington, D.C. hybrid with 2 days minimum on-site

Our client is seeking a Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Image Engineer with a experience in creating, maintaining, and optimizing operating system images for deployment (within a Federal IT enterprise environment).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain MECM policies and configurations for software deployment, patch management, compliance, and security.
• Design, deploy, and maintain the MECM infrastructure, including site servers, distribution points, and management points.
• Manage deployment, management, and troubleshooting of programs, applications, updates, and security patches across Windows desktops, laptops, and tablets.
• Create, test, and deploy software packages, applications, and updates using MECM.
• Create, test, and manage virtual application packages using App-V.
• Ensure that virtual applications are compatible with the organization's IT environment.
• Troubleshoot issues related to virtualized applications and resolve conflicts with other applications or system components.
• Implement and manage patch management processes to ensure all systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches and software updates Monitor MECM environment health and performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimize performance and reliability.
• Manage software deployments, updates, and patches across endpoints, ensuring timely and consistent application of updates.
• Configure and manage endpoint security features such as antivirus, encryption, and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate MECM with other systems and tools, such as Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and third-party applications.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• This position is currently hybrid (remote/onsite) and will require working onsite, at minimum two days a week.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5 years' minimum relevant experience as a Microsoft Image Deployment Engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with deployment tools such as Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Active Directory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM).
• Strong knowledge of Windows Imaging and Configuration Designer (ICD) and Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK).
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., App-V, Hyper-V, VMware).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve deployment-related issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with IT team members and end-users.
• Microsoft Certified Modern Desktop Administrator Associate is a plus
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) is preferred