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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a MECM Engineer to support a high-visibility DOD enterprise modernization effort supporting the USDON. This MECM Engineer will focus on improving the reliability, automation, & performance of enterprise endpoint management infrastructure while supporting large-scale Windows environments across a globally distributed network. This role is remote, but requires ability to report onsite at the Norfolk, VA location on short notice. Responsibilities of the MECM Engineer include: * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager infrastructure supporting Windows endpoint management
* Automate endpoint management processes, software deployments, operating system deployments, patching, and configuration management using PowerShell, Python, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools
* Monitor system health and performance utilizing Splunk and other observability platforms to proactively identify and remediate reliability issues
* Develop, maintain, and enhance automated CI/CD workflows supporting infrastructure deployment, testing, and operational improvements
* Build and execute automated performance, stress, and failure testing to validate system reliability and scalability
* Troubleshoot complex MECM client and server issues while optimizing enterprise endpoint performance and availability
* Integrate MECM with cloud-based technologies including Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and Windows Update for Business
* Collaborate closely with software engineers, SREs, and operations teams to improve automation, monitoring, and overall platform reliability
* Support Agile and DevSecOps initiatives by implementing automation, configuration management, and continuous improvement across enterprise infrastructure
* Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements including RMF, DISA STIGs, and enterprise security standards
Qualifications for the MECM Engineer include: * 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) environments.
* Strong experience managing Windows endpoint infrastructure, operating system deployments, software distribution, patch management, and compliance baselines.
* Hands-on experience automating administrative tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
* Experience integrating MECM with Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and modern endpoint management technologies.
* Knowledge of enterprise monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk.
* Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies including Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar automation platforms.
* Understanding of networking concepts supporting enterprise endpoint management, including Distribution Points, PXE services, and boundary groups.
* Experience working within Agile, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or DevSecOps environments is highly preferred
* Active Secret Clearance
* IAT Level II certification
Compensation for the MECM Engineer: * $95,000-100,000 based on experience
* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays
Location: Remote (CONUS) with the ability to travel on short notice to an NMCI site as needed. Preferred locations include Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; Pearl Harbor, HI; and Bremerton, WA. Keywords: Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, MECM, SCCM, PowerShell, Windows Endpoint Management, Windows Server, Operating System Deployment, OSD, Patch Management, Software Deployment, Intune, Azure AD, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, AD, Secret Clearance, Security+, DoD 8570, IAT Level II, Sec+, Security +, Security Plus, SecurityPlus, SecPlus, Sec Plus, 8570, IATII, IAT Level 2, IAT2, IAT 2, Site Reliability Engineering, SRE, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Automation, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, Splunk, Python, Bash, SQL Server, Configuration Management, Monitoring, Observability, ConMon, Enterprise Windows Environment, Endpoint Engineering, Desktop Engineering, Systems Engineering, Enterprise Infrastructure, Windows 11 Migration, Windows Imaging, Device Collections, Task Sequences, Compliance Baselines, Configuration Items, Boundary Groups, Distribution Points, DP, PXE, Windows Update for Business, WUfB, NMCI, NGEN, SMIT, Navy, Marine Corps, DoD, RMF, DISA STIGs, SIPRNet, Classified Environment, ITIL, Agile, Jira, Confluence, Senior MECM Engineer, SCCM Engineer, Endpoint Engineer, Endpoint Management Engineer, Endpoint Platform Engineer, Systems Engineer, Windows Systems Engineer, Windows Infrastructure Engineer, Desktop Engineering Lead, Enterprise Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Windows Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Windows, Site Reliability Engineer, Windows, Infrastructure Engineer #LI-SW1 #LI-REMOTE