Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer (SCCM/MECM)Washington, DCChenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) is seeking a highly skilled
Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) to lead the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of enterprise endpoint management solutions. This role will be responsible for managing large-scale Windows environments, modern device management initiatives, operating system deployment, software distribution, patch management, compliance enforcement, and endpoint security integration.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with strategic planning capabilities and serves as a technical leader for endpoint management technologies across the organization.
Responsibilities- Design, implement, administer, and support Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) infrastructure.
- Manage and maintain primary sites, distribution points, management points, software update points, and cloud management gateways.
- Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning for MECM environments.
- Develop and maintain endpoint management standards, policies, and procedures.
- Package, test, and deploy enterprise applications using MECM.
- Create and manage application deployment types, detection methods, dependencies, and supersedence rules.
- Automate software deployment processes and lifecycle management.
- Troubleshoot deployment failures and optimize application delivery performance.
- Design and maintain enterprise imaging solutions using MECM task sequences.
- Develop and support Windows 10 and Windows 11 deployment strategies.
- Integrate driver management, BIOS updates, and hardware-specific configurations.
- Support zero-touch and lite-touch deployment methodologies.
- Administer software updates and patch management through MECM and WSUS.
- Coordinate monthly patch cycles and emergency security updates.
- Monitor compliance metrics and generate remediation plans.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to address vulnerabilities and regulatory requirements.
- Support co-management and migration initiatives between MECM and Microsoft Intune.
- Implement cloud-based endpoint management solutions.
- Manage Windows Autopilot deployments and device provisioning.
- Assist with Microsoft 365 endpoint management strategy and modernization efforts.
- Implement security baselines, configuration policies, and compliance settings.
- Integrate MECM with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and other security platforms.
- Support endpoint encryption initiatives, including BitLocker management.
- Ensure adherence to organizational security policies and industry standards.
- Develop PowerShell scripts to automate administration, reporting, and deployment tasks.
- Create custom reports and dashboards utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Power BI, or MECM reporting.
- Streamline operational processes through automation and orchestration.
- Work closely with Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), networking, security, and infrastructure teams.
- Participate in architecture reviews and technical planning initiatives.
- Provide Tier III support and mentorship to junior engineers and administrators.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge base articles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Equivalent military or professional experience will be considered.
- 7+ years of Microsoft systems engineering experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on MECM/SCCM administration in enterprise environments.
- Experience supporting 5,000+ managed endpoints preferred.
- Proven experience with Windows client management and operating system deployment.
- Experience implementing and supporting Microsoft Intune and co-management.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:- Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- ITIL Foundation Certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Ability to work on-site full-time
- Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
- Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
- Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
- Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
- Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it
Estimated Salary/WageUSD $103,400.00/Yr. Up to USD $120,000.00/Yr.
