Software Development Associate Jobs in Frederick, MD

Description
The Workstation and Engineering Lead is responsible for the architecture, engineering, configuration management, security compliance, and lifecycle management of the enterprise workstation and endpoint environment supporting users across headquarters and regional locations.
Location: Rockville, MD
Salary: 135,000-171,000
Clearance: Secret or L Clearance
Responsibilities:
Engineer and maintain enterprise workstation environments including Windows desktop operating systems, endpoint configuration baselines, image management processes, device provisioning standards, and secure configuration enforcement aligned with enterprise technical standards
• Administer endpoint management platforms including Microsoft Intune and related configuration management tools to enforce patch compliance, device encryption, application deployment standards, and endpoint security configurations consistent with industry cybersecurity control frameworks
• Oversee enterprise patch management cycles for endpoints, ensuring timely vulnerability remediation, documentation within ITSM change workflows, and validation of successful deployment prior to closure
• Coordinate with Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) leadership to ensure workstation authentication controls, MFA enforcement, certificate deployment, and conditional access configurations are functioning properly within Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 integrations
• Validate endpoint log forwarding and monitoring integration with enterprise SIEM and monitoring platforms to ensure visibility into device health, configuration compliance, and potential security anomalies
• Produce and maintain workstation engineering documentation including gold image standards, configuration baselines, lifecycle refresh schedules, and compliance dashboards for executive review
• Support root cause analysis for enterprise-wide endpoint incidents, configuration conflicts, or patch deployment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) reviews to assess risk and approve major workstation environment changes prior to deployment
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree; 8+ years relevant experience; oversee engineering activities supporting enterprise information systems; design, integrate, and optimize hardware and software infrastructure; execute risk assessments; develop mitigation strategies; ensure systems meet stability, integrity, and performance requirements.
Masters + 6yrs, or Associates +10yrs of relevant experience may be substituted.
• Experience engineering enterprise Windows desktop environments and secure configuration baselines
• Knowledge of endpoint management platforms including Intune or similar device management tools
• Experience administering endpoint patch management and application deployment processes
• Familiarity with endpoint encryption, Defender security controls, and compliance reporting
• Experience integrating workstation logs with SIEM platforms
• Knowledge of lifecycle refresh planning and endpoint inventory management
• Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate; CompTIA Security+
SECRET Clearance or L Clearance
ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services. With 25+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!
Core Capabilities:

• Advanced and Managed IT Services
• Agile Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Cybersecurity
• Health IT
• C4ISR & SIGINT
• Data Center Engineering & Operations
• Engineering & Installation

Why ActioNet?
At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

• Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.
• Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.
• Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the eleventh year in a row (2014 - 2024). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.
What's in It For You?
As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?
ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet's Benefits Program:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Education and Professional Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Holidays: 11 per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Disability Insurance

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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