Windows 11/Thin Client Engineer
About The Position
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. We are seeking a skilled IT professional to design, build, and deploy customized Windows environments across enterprise workstations and laptops. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), and the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK), along with a solid understanding of Group Policy Objects (GPO) and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM). Proficiency in PowerShell scripting is essential for automating processes and creating efficient, scalable deployment solutions. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can ensure consistency, performance, and security across all endpoint configurations. In this position, the engineer will be responsible for creating customized Windows builds and developing application deployment packages using scripting techniques. The engineer will also manage endpoint configurations and policies, leveraging tools such as Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) to organize device groups, apply configurations, and deploy Dell ThinOS systems and Dell OptiPlex thin clients across multiple locations. Preferred candidates will have hands-on experience with Dell thin client ecosystems and the ability to support enterprise-level deployments while maintaining high standards of reliability and efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 11 years of work experience.
- Experience installing, configuring, and supporting enterprise-level Windows 11 environments across workstations and laptops.
- Experience leveraging Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) to create, manage, and maintain automated deployment solutions for operating system imaging and provisioning.
- Hands-on experience using Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) tools to design, customize, and validate Windows deployment images.
- Strong understanding of creating, managing, and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPO) to enforce security and configuration standards across domains.
- Experience administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for software deployment, patch management, and endpoint lifecycle management.
- Strong experience leveraging PowerShell scripting to automate system administration tasks, streamline deployments, and support scalable IT operations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) to manage, monitor, and configure thin client environments, including creating device groups and applying policies across multiple sites.
- Familiarity with deploying, configuring, and maintaining Dell ThinOS environments to support secure and efficient virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions.
- Hands-on experience provisioning, deploying, and supporting Dell OptiPlex thin client devices in enterprise environments.
Responsibilities
- creating customized Windows builds
- developing application deployment packages using scripting techniques
- manage endpoint configurations and policies
- leveraging tools such as Dell Wyse Management Suite (WMS) to organize device groups, apply configurations, and deploy Dell ThinOS systems and Dell OptiPlex thin clients across multiple locations
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
