Contractor - Enterprise Technology Systems Job at SMK Soft Inc, Merrifield, VA

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  • SMK Soft Inc
  • Merrifield, VA

Job Description

Description:



Hybrid, HQ, SDO, GPO

We are seeking a highly experienced Modern Workplace Platform Engineer to support the organization's strategic transition from traditional Citrix VDI to Microsoft Windows 365 Cloud PCs and Windows IoT-based endpoints. This individual will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for endpoint engineering, automation, platform modernization, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

  • Expert-level Microsoft Intune administration and engineering
  • Strong experience designing and managing Windows 365 Cloud PC environments
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities
  • Experience leveraging Microsoft Graph API for automation and reporting
  • Strong understanding of Windows endpoint lifecycle management
  • Experience with application packaging, deployment, and software lifecycle management
  • Experience with configuration profiles, compliance policies, and security baselines
  • Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 enterprise environments
  • Knowledge of Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles
  • Experience with endpoint security controls and Microsoft Defender technologies
  • Ability to automate manual operational processes through scripting and orchestration
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across endpoint, identity, and cloud-managed environments

Preferred Technical Experience

  • Windows IoT Enterprise administration and engineering
  • Thin client migration initiatives
  • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops administration
  • Citrix endpoint-to-Cloud PC migration projects
  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
  • Azure Automation
  • Logic Apps
  • Power Platform integrations
  • Microsoft Endpoint Analytics
  • Autopilot deployment and provisioning
  • Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
  • Automation frameworks and workflow engineering

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Primary Responsibilities

Cloud PC Engineering

  • Design, build, and maintain Windows 365 Cloud PC environments
  • Develop and improve Cloud PC provisioning standards and processes
  • Create and maintain Cloud PC image strategy and lifecycle management
  • Partner with architecture and security teams to implement future-state Cloud PC capabilities
  • Support Cloud PC DR, resiliency, and recovery planning initiatives

Endpoint Engineering

  • Engineer and maintain Intune configuration profiles, compliance policies, update rings, and security baselines
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts involving endpoint management platforms
  • Implement and optimize endpoint security controls
  • Create standards and governance processes for enterprise endpoints
  • Evaluate new Microsoft endpoint technologies and capabilities

Automation & Platform Engineering

  • Develop automation solutions utilizing PowerShell and Microsoft Graph APIs
  • Eliminate manual operational tasks through workflow automation
  • Create self-service capabilities where practical
  • Build reporting and monitoring solutions that improve operational visibility
  • Develop reusable automation frameworks for provisioning, software deployment, and lifecycle management

Windows IoT & Device Modernization

  • Support the organization's migration from ThinOS-based devices to Windows IoT platforms
  • Develop and maintain IoT endpoint management standards
  • Partner with business and engineering teams on endpoint modernization efforts
  • Create configuration and security standards for shared and kiosk-style devices
  • Assist with lifecycle management of modern endpoint hardware

Platform Ownership

  • Act as a technical lead for Modern Workplace technologies
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks
  • Provide technical guidance to operations and support teams
  • Partner with Microsoft and strategic vendors on platform enhancements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on stability, security, and automation
Enable Skills-Based Hiring

No

Hybrid Status

Additional Details

  • Hybrid Status : Hybrid
  • Alternate Job Title : (No Value)
  • ETS Contractor Titles : IT Engineer - Specialist
  • Contractor Experience Level : 3

Job Tags

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