Job ID: JOB_ID_6017
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Desktop Engineer to join our team. This role requires a strong background in IT infrastructure design, build, deployment, and support, with a specific focus on desktop, laptop, and peripheral management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Desktop as a Service (DaaS) solutions, automation, scripting, and enterprise device management suites. This is an on-site position at the CalSTRS headquarters.
Minimum Mandatory Qualifications:
- IT Infrastructure Experience: At least five (5) years of hands-on experience with IT infrastructure design, build, deployment, and support, focusing on desktops, laptops, and peripherals management.
- DaaS Solutions: At least five (5) years of experience designing, building, deploying, and managing Desktop as a Service (DaaS) solutions such as AWS WorkSpaces or Windows 365 (Cloud PC).
- Automation & Scripting: At least five (5) years of experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell or Python to automate deployments and system builds.
- Device Management: At least seven (7) years of experience performing device management using enterprise management suites like Microsoft Intune, SCCM (MECM), and JAMF.
- Operational Support: At least ten (10) years of experience providing operational support, including maintenance, patching, provisioning, software packaging, deployment, monitoring, and incident resolution for Windows and macOS devices and peripherals.
Technical Qualifications:
- Certifications: One or more relevant certifications are preferred/required (e.g., Microsoft Windows Server Administrator, Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator, Microsoft Modern Desktop Administrator). Diploma and certification PDF copies are required.
- Consulting Experience: Experience providing consulting services to State and/or Federal agencies in the USA.
- Endpoint Security: Experience implementing endpoint security solutions (e.g., BitLocker, Microsoft Defender).
- Policy Migration: Experience migrating Active Directory (AD) Group Policy Objects (GPO) to Microsoft Intune policies.
- OS Support: Experience managing and supporting devices running Windows 11 24H2 (or higher) and macOS 15 (Sequoia) (or higher).
Core Responsibilities:
- Design, build, deploy, and support desktop/laptop estates and peripherals.
- Implement and manage DaaS solutions (AWS WorkSpaces, Windows 365 Cloud PC).
- Automate deployments and system builds using PowerShell or Python scripting.
- Perform device management using Intune, SCCM/MECM, and JAMF.
- Provide operational support activities: provisioning, patching, software packaging/deployment, monitoring, and incident resolution for Windows and macOS endpoints.
- Implement endpoint security and assist with AD to Intune policy migrations.
Work Requirements:
- Consultant must be able to perform all work on-site at the CalSTRS headquarters facility in West Sacramento, CA.
- Candidates must submit diploma and certification PDFs and complete the attached skill matrix and reference form.
Special Requirements
On-site at CalSTRS headquarters (West Sacramento / Sacramento, CA). Documents required: Degree copy and certifications (PDF). Candidate must complete attached Skill Matrix and Reference Form. Experience providing consulting services to State and/or Federal agencies in the USA.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $55 – $70 per year (Estimated)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: CalSTRS
Email: va.chauhan@tekinspirations.com
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