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Engineer - Technical Lead - MECM
Department: Information Technology/Engineering
Onsite – Washington, DC
6-month contract, with possibility of extension Contract
Clearance: Public Trust
About Our Client
Our client supports a large government agency program within a federal division responsible for enforcing federal laws and promoting fair practices in the marketplace. This critical role supports the agency's mission by managing and optimizing endpoint management processes through Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and AdminStudio to ensure efficient, secure, and scalable IT operations.
Job Description
As an Engineer Technical Lead, you will support and manage Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and AdminStudio to optimize endpoint management processes. You'll lead technical efforts related to the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-level systems while developing scripts to automate processes and improve efficiency. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, guiding and mentoring a team to ensure smooth execution of endpoint management tasks and services. You'll be responsible for managing software deployments, updates, patches, and configurations across the organization while ensuring compliance with security policies and standards. The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of endpoint management experience with at least 2 years of hands-on MECM and AdminStudio experience, proven scripting abilities, and strong leadership skills to guide technical teams in a government environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Experience/Skills
Nice-to-Haves
Education
Pay Summary:
Join Our Endpoint Management Leadership Team!
If you're an experienced engineer with strong MECM and AdminStudio expertise, proven scripting abilities, and leadership skills, along with current Public Trust clearance, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical endpoint management initiatives for government operations while mentoring technical teams in a secure environment.
Engineer Technical Lead | MECM | Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager | AdminStudio | PowerShell | Endpoint Management | Public Trust | Government Agency | Washington DC | Application Packaging | Scripting | Team Leadership
Department: Information Technology/Engineering
Onsite – Washington, DC
6-month contract, with possibility of extension Contract
Clearance: Public Trust
About Our Client
Our client supports a large government agency program within a federal division responsible for enforcing federal laws and promoting fair practices in the marketplace. This critical role supports the agency's mission by managing and optimizing endpoint management processes through Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and AdminStudio to ensure efficient, secure, and scalable IT operations.
Job Description
As an Engineer Technical Lead, you will support and manage Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and AdminStudio to optimize endpoint management processes. You'll lead technical efforts related to the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-level systems while developing scripts to automate processes and improve efficiency. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, guiding and mentoring a team to ensure smooth execution of endpoint management tasks and services. You'll be responsible for managing software deployments, updates, patches, and configurations across the organization while ensuring compliance with security policies and standards. The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of endpoint management experience with at least 2 years of hands-on MECM and AdminStudio experience, proven scripting abilities, and strong leadership skills to guide technical teams in a government environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the administration and support of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), managing software deployments, updates, patches, and configurations across the organization.
- Develop and maintain MECM configurations and collections for efficient deployment of operating systems, applications, and patches.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to MECM clients, deployment failures, and other endpoint-related issues.
- Monitor and maintain MECM infrastructure and ensure it meets organizational needs for scalability, security, and performance.
- Lead the implementation and configuration of AdminStudio to support application packaging, deployment, and software virtualization.
- Collaborate with application owners to create, test, and deploy application packages in AdminStudio.
- Ensure compatibility of applications with endpoint systems and manage packaging processes to streamline deployment.
- Develop, test, and maintain scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Batch, VBScript) to automate system management tasks such as software deployments, configuration changes, and system updates.
- Use scripting to improve efficiency in managing endpoint devices, reduce manual intervention, and ensure consistency across deployments.
- Work with team members to identify areas where automation and scripting can improve workflow efficiency.
- Work closely with security teams to ensure endpoints are compliant with security policies, patches, and software updates.
- Support endpoint configuration for compliance monitoring and reporting.
- Ensure all endpoints are adequately protected from vulnerabilities and potential threats.
- Create and maintain documentation for MECM configurations, packaging processes, and automation scripts.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
Required Experience/Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5 years of experience in endpoint management.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and AdminStudio.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining scripts for endpoint automation (e.g., PowerShell, Batch, VBScript).
- Experience in application packaging and deployment using AdminStudio or similar tools.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Group Policy, and other endpoint management technologies.
- Expertise in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for software deployment, patch management, and operating system deployment.
- Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Batch, or VBScript for task automation and configuration management.
- Knowledge of AdminStudio for application packaging, deployment, and testing.
- Experience with endpoint security management, including software patching and compliance reporting.
- Familiarity with SQL queries for reporting and troubleshooting in MECM.
- Knowledge of Windows Server and Windows OS configurations and management.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving deployment failures, configuration issues, and system performance problems.
- Ability to think critically and identify solutions that improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Current Public Trust clearance required.
Nice-to-Haves
- Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate or other Microsoft certifications related to endpoint management.
- AdminStudio Certification or similar packaging tool certification.
- ITIL Foundation or similar IT service management certifications.
- Familiarity with Power BI or other reporting tools for generating endpoint management metrics and dashboards.
- Experience with other endpoint management tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune, AirWatch).
- Previous experience working with government agencies.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field required.
- Equivalent experience may also be considered.
Pay Summary:
- Competitive hourly rate up to $53/hr W2, depending on experience
Join Our Endpoint Management Leadership Team!
If you're an experienced engineer with strong MECM and AdminStudio expertise, proven scripting abilities, and leadership skills, along with current Public Trust clearance, we invite you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical endpoint management initiatives for government operations while mentoring technical teams in a secure environment.
Engineer Technical Lead | MECM | Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager | AdminStudio | PowerShell | Endpoint Management | Public Trust | Government Agency | Washington DC | Application Packaging | Scripting | Team Leadership
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