Empower AI

Microsoft Windows Engineer

Empower AI$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Public Trust Clearance by start date
  • ITILv4 Foundation Certification (to be obtained within 120 days after hire)
  • Expertise in Active Directory Group Policies management
  • Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including holidays
  • Strong independent working capabilities in remote settings
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels
  • Demonstrated practical experience and training in technical assignments
  • Ability to manage time effectively while balancing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Active Directory Group Policies for Windows 11 operating systems
  • Evaluate and apply Security Hardening guide Group Policies to Windows workstations
  • Manage Group Policies for applications like Microsoft Office and Google Chrome
  • Investigate OS and application issues due to GPO settings
  • Oversee MBAM hard drive encryption for GSA PCs
  • Document methods and procedures
  • Contribute to systems engineering documentation and KIOSK configuration
  • Conduct hardware and peripheral evaluation and certification.

Benefits

  • Participate in a leading-edge digital transformation initiative
  • Engage with a dynamic team of top technology partners
  • Opportunity for professional growth within federal government projects
  • Flexibility in working arrangements including remote work
  • Engagement in a mission-driven environment focused on improving digital services.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

SUMMARY

DIGIT is seeking a Microsoft Windows Engineer to provide support for Hardware, Software and Operating systems for GSA customers.

As a leading provider of advanced information technology solutions and professional services to U.S. federal government agencies, is the prime for a $807m task order in support of the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Digital Infrastructure Technologies (IDT) DIGIT (Digital Innovation for GSA Infrastructure Technologies) task order driving digital transformation and delivering continuous improvement and business value to its customers. The team is comprised of the best-in-class technology partners to leverage forward-leaning technologies and best practices to transform GSA's IT capabilities and shift offerings to provide a more flexible service delivery model, completing the agency's shift to a fully digital experience along with its adoption of advanced, emerging technologies such as intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position shall perform the following (to include but not limited to) activities:

  • Maintain and manage Active Directory Group Policies for WIndows (11) desktop operating systems
  • Evaluate and apply Security Hardening guide Group Policies to Windows workstations.
  • Maintain and manage Active Directory Group Policies for applications such as Microsoft Office, Edge, Google Chrome and various client GPO setting requirements.
  • Investigate Application, browser and OS issues that stem from GPO settings and work with security for approved exceptions to the hardening guides
  • Manage MBAM (Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring) hard drive encryption for all GSA Win10 and Win11 PCs including legacy key retrieval
  • Prepares documentation of methods and procedures
  • Contributes to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as KIOSK configuration and Hardware Certification.
  • GSA Baseline image testing
  • Hardware and Peripheral evaluation, testing and certification for use in GSA.
  • Test and maintain BIOS guide for each model desktop/laptop in GSA.
  • Provide Tier 3 support to ITSD/DSS/ATS (IT Support) for Hardware/Software/Configuration issues.
  • Escalate issues to vendor and third-party entities, as necessary and directed by the Government.


Qualifications

CONTRACT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

This following are REQUIRED for this position:
  • Public Trust Clearance by start date.
  • ITILv4 Foundation Certification, may be obtained within 120 days after hire.
  • SME with maintaining and managing Active Directory Group Policies
  • Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including holidays as scheduled.
  • Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments. Performs work that requires practical experience and training. Work is performed under supervision.
  • Proven ability to work independently in a full and/or partial remote environment with limited supervision and may supervise/lead others.
  • Possess the ability to communicate in both oral and written forms, demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff as well as clients.
  • Maintain standard working hours per the DIGIT contract and to be available for meetings, and other collaborative efforts during working hours.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments with the ability to use practical experience and training to determine how to accomplish tasks.

CONTRACT DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are DESIRED for this position:
  • CompTIA A+ certification
  • Previous experience with Microsoft Intune.
  • Proficiency in the Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Docs, Slides, Sheets), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Slack, ServiceNow, NetIQ AD/GPO Directory Management tool, WinBatch, Visual Basic, and PowerShell scripting


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The following are the education and experience required for this position:

- 10-15 years of experience and bachelor's degree

- Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self discipline with cultural change management and Agile mindset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
  • If remote, maintain home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards and in line with information security policies.
  • Communicate verbally in person, over the phone or by video chat and clearly/succinctly in writing, primarily utilizing a keyboard.
  • Appear on camera for meetings with co-workers and government partners via video chat and ensure the protection of proprietary company and customer information is consistent with the company's expectation of information security.
  • Viewing computer screens and sitting for long periods of time.
  • Travel is not required.

About Empower AI

Empower AI is a privately held company that develops artificial intelligence software for the healthcare industry. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Empower AI's software uses machine learning algorithms to analyze medical data and provide insights to healthcare providers. The company's software is designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Empower AI has approximately 50 employees and operates in the United States.
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