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Desktop Engineer

Tetra Tech Careers
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

About the Role:

EGlobalTech, a Tetra Tech Company, 

This role offers excellent compensation, career growth potential, and a total rewards package that includes PTO, paid holidays and corporate events, continuing education reimbursements, 401K, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) through Tetra Tech, and more!  

Responsibilities:

The Desktop Engineer will provide advanced Tier 4 troubleshooting for complex software and system issues, ensuring optimal performance and security across the enterprise. This role involves managing Microsoft Intune for device compliance and application deployment, supporting and maintaining Office 365 services, and configuring and troubleshooting Windows 11 environments. Key responsibilities include investigating BSOD and TPM-related issues, conducting vulnerability assessments, managing Active Directory and Group Policy Objects, and handling Local Admin Requests. The engineer will also create and maintain knowledge base documentation, collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges, validate software patches and updates, and utilize tools like ServiceNow and RALLY for asset and workflow management.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

     

  • 5 years of experience in desktop engineering or advanced technical support roles.

     

  • Expertise in Windows 10/11, Office 365, and Microsoft Intune administration.

     

  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, GPO management, and TPM security.

     

  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues, including BSOD and hardware/software conflicts.

     

  • Experience with vulnerability assessments and remediation strategies.

     

  • Familiarity with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow.

     

  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.

     

  • In-depth knowledge of LAN\WAN network protocols and how they are supported

     

Desired Qualifications:

  • Microsoft certifications such as MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator), MS-900 (Microsoft 365 Fundamentals), or equivalent.

     

  • Workstation Operating systems, Windows 10/11 at a minimum.

     

  • COTS and GOTS applications and how they may interact with the workstation operating system. (i.e. Adobe, Microsoft Office, etc.)

     

  • Active Directory and domain knowledge such as permissions, user accounts, machine accounts, etc.

     

  • Experience with PowerShell/VB scripting for automation and system management.

     

  • Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles and modern endpoint management strategies.

     

  • Familiarity with cloud-based device management and hybrid environments.

     

  • Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation and KB articles.

     

  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

     

  • Solid advanced technical troubleshooting skills as it relates to the workstation environment

     

  • Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to write User and support documentation
     

About Us:

EGlobalTech (EGT), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, provides the public sector with innovative solutions, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies to meet the Government’s most pressing business needs. At the core of our business philosophy, technology opportunities are tightly woven with business goals to guide true transformations. EGT integrates cyber, technology, and business expertise to cross-pollinate, educate, and enhance awareness to better prepare for our customer’s challenges.

EGT’s innovative advantage is the horizontal R&D services of EGT Labs focused on high-value, repeatable solutions in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), DevSecOps, and cloud transformation to solve customer challenges and they surface and advance program mission.

EGT’s cooperative community of experts makes our solutions adaptive, forward thinking, and teams able to provide end-to-end results. Our highly motivated employees thrive in a culture that encourages out-of-the-box thinking, collaboration, and an environment where you can excel. For more information, please visit our website at www.eglobaltech.com

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. https://www.eglobaltech.com/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As a condition of employment with EGlobalTech, any successful job applicant will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a pre-employment drug screen and/or a credit check for positions in some areas of our business. EGlobalTech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EGlobalTech participates in the E-Verify program.  EEO is the law.

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