Senior Windows System Center Configuration Manager

Senior Windows System Center Configuration Manager - Team LeadEnterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a Senior Windows System Center Configuration Manager - Team Lead to support an enterprise-level program within a federal environment.The Senior SCCM Administrator will support the day-to-day administration of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Infrastructure, Windows Endpoint Patch Management, Third Party Software Packaging and MECM Client health. This support will include the support of objects in Microsoft Office 365 and any future Microsoft solutions used by DLA. The support of these requirements are for both the NIPRNET and SIPRNET. The Administrator will be responsible for meeting the requirements detailed in Section 2.3.2. The Government may require the contractor to work longer hours on given days and/or weekends or remain on-call for after-hour support depending on operational needs and contingencies, (i.e., installation and testing during non-peak hours). Will oversee the creation and upkeep of workstation images, deployment of software updates, and application of required endpoint configurations. Ensure patches/updates for the workstations are pushed in a timely manner. Mitigates all vulnerabilities found on the workstations. Leads team in on-site management of all Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (aka System Center Configuration Manager) related functions.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)Knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) infrastructure administration and client health management.Knowledge of Windows endpoint patch management, vulnerability remediation, and timely deployment of security updates.Ability to create, maintain, and deploy workstation images, software packages, applications, and endpoint configurations.Ability to administer Microsoft 365 objects and support emerging Microsoft technologies across NIPRNET and SIPRNET environments.Ability to troubleshoot MECM infrastructure, client health, software deployments, and endpoint configuration issues.Ability to lead MECM operations, coordinate team activities, and provide on-site and after-hours support in response to mission and operational requirements.Desired KSABe a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situationsCandidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customersMust have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervisionMinimum Training, Education, and CertificationsMust have Seven (7) years of progressive experience in the requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, and maintenance of IT systems and networks with specific experience in administration of environments using Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) also known as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM). Experience shall include at least five projects in technical areas. At least one project must have occurred within the past three (3) years.Physical RequirementsRequired to stand, walk and sit; communicate verbally both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking (including stairs) throughout offices and between buildings. May require use of public transportation, personal or Government vehicle to drive to local and/or remote office locations.Additional RequirementsOther duties as assignedESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.