Sr. Windows Engineer (SME)

Overview:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking a Windows SME III to provide support to our Federal Client located in Pocatello, ID. You will be responsible for maintaining and engineering the Windows Server enterprise infrastructure systems. The position requires in-depth knowledge of:

• Microsoft Server operating systems – 2022, 2019 Core and Server with a Desktop
• Server patching via Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), manually, or by any other means of distribution, including:
  
  • Patching in disconnected networks.
  • Scripted validation and remediation.
  • 3^rd party patching software
• Server baseline image building, including:
  • Create/modify MECM task sequences.
  • Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and Windows Assessment and Deployment Toolkit (ADK)
  • Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) experience and knowledge creating and maintaining PXE server.
  • Driver testing and packaging.
  • Application packaging and silent deployment.
  • Use and creation of scripts using Microsoft PowerShell

• Design, implement, and integrate as well as provide ongoing support of the Windows Infrastructure.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all Windows environments and have expert knowledge and skills in using the tools listed above.
• Engineer, integrate, design and deploy various Windows components and expert knowledge in Active Directory, Group Policy, digital certificates, multi factor integration, DNS and DHCP.
• Manage and maintain DNS for all enclaves within the enterprise.
• Manage and maintain DHCP for all enclaves within the enterprise.
• Manage and maintain configuration and design of the enterprise print solution.
• Create and maintain bare-metal and virtual machines with the appropriate distribution of Windows and network configuration.
• Create baselines for Windows Server 2022/2019 or higher released quarterly with updated applications and approved patch levels.
• Create/maintain a deployable method for the baselines to include network installation, PXE Boot, WDS, MECM, MDT Share, DVD, ISO, and USB Device.
• Create/maintain a step-by-step build documentation and engineering documentation for all versions of baseline images.
• Create/maintain a Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager/Systems Center Configuration Manager deployment server with full functionality to deploy systems.
• Create a Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager/Systems Center Configuration Manager deployment user and engineering documentation.
• Create a PXE Boot Deployment Server, user documentation and engineering documentation.
• Provision/configure required software onto servers, such as web servers and databases such as SQL Server.
• Possess proficient understanding of networks, storage, and LAN/WAN systems and applications as well as their dependencies.
• Possess knowledge of TCP/IP, subnet masks, routing, SMTP.
• Have competence in scripting languages such as PowerShell.
• Evaluate, improve, and maintain the information security throughout the Windows infrastructure.
• Monitor and correct server issues and create recovery processes for failures and performance bottlenecks. Use native, add on tools, and third-party tools to troubleshoot malfunctions, optimizations.
• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
• Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks.
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
• Provide 4th level support.
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
• Ensure technical documentation exists for all systems and is kept up to date to include inventory and patch levels of all systems, including hostnames, property numbers, IP addresses, enclave, number of cores, number of processors, admin passwords, certificates, license keys, and service accounts on a monthly interval.
• Integrate systems with Windows as it applies to authentication and core services dependencies such as single sign-on and Active Directory. Engineer and implement solutions for multi factor authentication with FBI standardized software and hardware.
• Continually transition knowledge to the Government staff through training and assistance on how to use the technology using industry best practices.

• U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• This position shall be filled with individuals that have a minimum of Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or equivalent certification, and ten years of experience required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of education.

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD.  The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2023. 

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law. #LI-SW1