Desktop & Windows Engineer

ApplyLogic Consulting Group•Columbia, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ApplyLogic is seeking a talented Desktop & Windows Engineer to join their team supporting a complex government client in Columbia, SC. This role requires expertise in robust solutions for large-scale deployment of software using OS deployment technologies. As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will develop and implement Desktop OS Images. The work location is hybrid, involving a mix of onsite and remote work. The candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in computer science, business, or other relevant disciplines (Ten (10) years of relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement).
Deep knowledge of Windows OS (Windows 11) internals, architecture, and configuration.
Expertise with Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPO), OU structure, and domain services.
Strong experience with imaging and deployment tools such as MDT, SCCM/MECM, MECM OSD, Autopilot, and Intune.
Proficiency with device management, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and Windows Update for Business.
Skilled in PowerShell scripting for automation, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Experience managing drivers, firmware, hardware standards, and lifecycle management.
Knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, certificates).
Familiarity with endpoint security: BitLocker, Defender for Endpoint, application control, privilege management.
Experience with patch management and vulnerability remediation.
Experience with monitoring and logging using tools like Event Viewer, Log Analytics, SIEM platforms.
Experience troubleshooting complex desktop, application, and hardware issues.
Experience supporting virtualization technologies (VDI, Hyper-V).
Experience in programming languages such as C#, Visual Basic with strong knowledge in .NET.
Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Deep PowerShell proficiency, including building advanced modules and automating enterprise-scale workflows.
Strong experience with cloud-based endpoint management (Intune, Azure AD, Conditional Access, Defender for Endpoint).
Expertise with modern provisioning methods (Autopilot, ESP customization, scripted deployments).
Familiarity with Zero Trust endpoint principles and secure configuration baselines.
Solid understanding of certificate services, PKI, and enterprise certificate management.
Experience with Windows troubleshooting using symbols, process monitoring tools, and performance analyzers (ProcMon, WinDbg).

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and implement software distribution packages, including updates to software applications for desktops, laptops, tablets, and servers.
Provide information and recommendations to meet various user-based software requirements.
Implement server OS deployment methodologies, including automated server build processes.
Provide support for an OS patching infrastructure (e.g., HCL BigFix or Windows Update/MECM) for mandatory security updates.
Analyze, evaluate, and recommend desktop, laptop, tablet, and server hardware.
Perform security-related tasks including documentation, vulnerability scan review, assessment support, patch management, and auditing.
Develop and implement Desktop OS Images.