Microsoft Systems SME

DMI • Full-time • Remote • $100k - $130k / year • 1m ago

About the Opportunity

DMI is seeking a Microsoft Systems SME to serve as the subject matter expert for Windows endpoint engineering at a federal agency client. In this role, you will lead the design, configuration, and lifecycle management of Windows workstations and Microsoft endpoint management services, ensuring secure, compliant, and well-documented deployments across the enterprise environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Engineer and maintain secure Windows workstation images incorporating approved security baselines, authentication agents, and VDI/remote access capabilities
Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune device compliance policies, configuration profiles, and conditional access requirements based on user role and device posture
Manage Windows Autopilot for automated device provisioning, registration, and lifecycle management
Implement and maintain OS and application patch management using Ivanti, KACE, and Intune/GPO-based orchestration; validate patches post-deployment and support rollback
Implement passwordless authentication and hardware-backed credentials, including YubiKey, CAC, and software keys for privileged and sensitive accounts
Maintain Windows device enrollment workflows and accurate asset inventory, including provisioning, reassignment, decommissioning, and secure wipe
Produce and maintain engineering documentation, runbooks, and change records for all Windows endpoint configurations

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred
Education requirements may be waived based on professional experience, at the government’s discretion
8+ years of experience in Information Technology, Endpoint Engineering, or Cybersecurity
6+ years performing engineering (not help desk) functions in enterprise environments
Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Intune, including compliance policies, configuration profiles, and conditional access
Hands-on experience with Windows Autopilot for device provisioning and lifecycle management
Experience with Ivanti and/or KACE for OS and application patch management
Experience with Group Policy Objects (GPO) for Windows endpoint configuration and security enforcement
Experience implementing passwordless authentication and hardware-backed credentials (YubiKey, CAC, software keys)
Experience working under formal change control, audit, and security governance processes

Required Skills & Certifications:

Microsoft certifications in endpoint management or cloud administration (e.g., MD-102, MS-102)
Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or equivalent SIEM for Windows endpoint telemetry ^
Familiarity with hybrid identity environments integrating on-premises Active Directory with Entra ID

Clearance Requirements: Must possess or be eligible to obtain and complete a government security screening and/or a Secret security clearance.