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By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is seeking an experienced Enterprise Printing Systems Engineer to support our growing Endpoint Engineering organization and Enterprise Printing Initiative within a large-scale federal environment. This role is responsible for engineering, deploying, supporting, and sustaining enterprise printing infrastructure that enables secure, reliable, and highly available printing services across the organization.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience supporting enterprise print technologies and understands how printer infrastructure, endpoint management, security, deployment automation, and operational engineering intersect within complex enterprise environments. This individual will work collaboratively with engineers, architects, security personnel, and operational teams to modernize enterprise printing capabilities while supporting ongoing operational excellence.

Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Compensation Range: The salary for this position is between $114-129K/annually. Factors affecting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Enterprise Print Engineering

• Install, configure, and deploy enterprise printers, multifunction devices, print servers, and supporting infrastructure.
• Configure printer drivers, firmware, print queues, device policies, and security settings.
• Support enterprise printer deployments and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Operational Support & Maintenance

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of hardware, software, print queue, network connectivity, and user access issues.
• Monitor printer health, availability, and operational performance.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance with vendors and internal support teams.

Enterprise Administration

• Administer enterprise print servers, printer queues, user permissions, and device configurations.
• Maintain enterprise printer inventory and support asset lifecycle management activities.
• Assist with deployment planning, operational readiness, and production implementation efforts.

Security & Compliance

• Apply firmware updates, security patches, and configuration changes.
• Support vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with organizational security standards.
• Participate in engineering reviews and security validation activities supporting enterprise printing solutions

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, implementation guides, and knowledge base articles.
• Participate in engineering working sessions, deployment planning meetings, and operational reviews.
• Identify recurring operational issues and recommend process improvements that enhance service delivery, deployment consistency, and operational efficiency.

• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting enterprise printing, endpoint engineering, systems administration, or related enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required. An additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement for a total of 13+ years of experience. 

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Active Directory, enterprise print servers, and printer administration.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, co-management, and cloud-based endpoint management technologies.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for deployment automation, endpoint configuration management, operational support, and compliance remediation.
• Working knowledge of enterprise endpoint lifecycle management, deployment methodologies, device configuration standards, and operational engineering practices.

Operational Experience

• Experience supporting enterprise printing infrastructure within large-scale IT environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience supporting structured operational processes within enterprise IT organizations, including Agile or Scrum delivery environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting operational sustainment and modernization initiatives

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, security teams, vendors, operational leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience supporting large-scale federal government IT environments.
• Experience supporting Windows, macOS, and mobile device ecosystems.
• Experience with enterprise endpoint security, compliance frameworks, and device management best practices.
• Experience supporting deployment automation, endpoint analytics, and operational reporting initiatives.
• Experience supporting medical printing environments or healthcare-related printing technologies.
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, JAMF, or other relevant endpoint engineering certifications.

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizen or Green card holder
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance 
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
  • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. 

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.  We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue "Apply" button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position.  If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.  

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.