Microsoft Systems Engineer

Overview Senior Microsoft Systems Engineer (SCCM/MECM) Washington, DC Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace. Chenega 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 AssociateITIL 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 How you’ll grow At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. Benefits At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. Chenega MIOS’s culture Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Corporate citizenship Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world. Chenega MIOS News- Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links: Chenega MIOS web site - Glassdoor - LinkedIn - Facebook - #Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC Estimated Salary/Wage USD $110,000.00/Yr. Up to USD $120,000.00/Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr