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Desktop & Windows Engineer SME
ND3 Inc. · Washington, DC (on-site)
Job Type: Full-time, Contract · Pay: [$XX – $XX per hour / year] · Clearance: Secret (must be able to obtain)
About the Role
ND3 Inc. is seeking an experienced Desktop & Windows Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert supporting the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) Enterprise Operations, Platforms, and Solutions (EOPS) team. In this role, you will design, test, and deploy enterprise Desktop Operating System (OS) images and software packages that support U.S. Attorneys' Offices nationwide.
What You'll Do
- Develop, test, and implement Windows 11 desktop OS images for large-scale enterprise deployment.
- Engineer deployment solutions using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), OSD, Autopilot, and Intune.
- Build, test, and deploy software distribution packages and application updates for desktops, laptops, tablets, and servers.
- Implement automated server OS build and deployment processes.
- Support OS patching infrastructure (HCL BigFix, Windows Update/MECM) to apply mandatory security updates.
- Automate tasks, reporting, and troubleshooting with PowerShell and VBScript.
- Analyze, evaluate, and recommend desktop, laptop, tablet, and server hardware.
- Perform security tasks including vulnerability scan review, patch management, assessment support, auditing, and documentation.
- Provide recommendations to meet user-based software requirements.
What You'll Bring
Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field, or 10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Deep knowledge of Windows 11 internals, architecture, and configuration.
- Expertise with Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), OU structure, and domain services.
- Strong experience with imaging and deployment tools (MDT, SCCM/MECM, MECM OSD, Autopilot, Intune).
- Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with device management, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and Windows Update for Business.
- Knowledge of endpoint security (BitLocker, Defender for Endpoint, application control, privilege management), patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
- Understanding of enterprise networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, certificates).
- Experience managing drivers, firmware, hardware standards, and lifecycle management.
- Experience supporting virtualization (VDI, Hyper-V) and monitoring/logging tools (Event Viewer, Log Analytics, SIEM).
- Programming experience in C# and/or Visual Basic with strong .NET knowledge.
Preferred
- Advanced PowerShell skills, including building modules and automating enterprise-scale workflows.
- Cloud endpoint management experience (Intune, Azure AD/Entra ID, Conditional Access, Defender for Endpoint).
- Expertise with modern provisioning (Autopilot, ESP customization, scripted deployments).
- Familiarity with Zero Trust endpoint principles and secure configuration baselines.
- Understanding of PKI and enterprise certificate management.
- Advanced Windows troubleshooting with ProcMon, WinDbg, symbols, and performance analyzers.
Security Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and compliance with the DOJ Residency Requirement are required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (Background Investigation required; may be required to hold up to Top Secret).
Work Location
On-site at 175 N St. NE, Washington, DC 20530 or 1600 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC. Government-furnished equipment is provided.
Schedule
- Full-time, Monday to Friday
ND3 Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
Pay: $1.00 - $100.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1 - $100