Desktop Engineer

Job Category: Desktop Engineer
Job Type: Desktop Engineer
Job Location: Frederick Maryland
Compensation: Depends on Experience
W2: W2-Contract Only; Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent IT experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in desktop engineering, desktop support, or endpoint management.
  • Proven experience supporting enterprise Windows environments.
  • Strong experience creating, maintaining, and optimizing Windows desktop images.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and endpoint issues.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience with:
    • Microsoft Windows operating systems
    • Desktop/laptop engineering
    • Windows imaging and deployment
    • Software packaging and deployment
    • Endpoint management solutions
    • PowerShell scripting and automation
    • Hardware and software lifecycle management
  • Experience building optimized Windows images for enterprise users.
  • Experience creating software installation packages for desktop deployment and VDI environments.
  • Experience maintaining VDI master images.
  • Experience working with VMware vSphere environments.
  • Experience implementing automation to reduce manual IT processes.
  • Knowledge of Windows Defender and endpoint security practices.
  • Experience evaluating and standardizing hardware and software solutions.
  • Experience maintaining software currency and patch management programs.
  • Experience designing and supporting conference room AV technology.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with:
    • Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM)
    • Ivanti Neurons
    • VMware technologies
    • Windows security hardening
    • Enterprise deployment tools

Certifications (Preferred)

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Server+
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
  • VMware Certifications