MECM Systems Administrator (Sr. Systems Engineer) (Fort Meade, MD) (3736)

SMX is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support ACIC at Fort Meade, MD. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and the ability to design, implement, and manage complex system infrastructures. This position requires a TS/SCI clearance and the willingness to undergo a CI Polygraph.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage system architecture and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced system issues.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate system solutions with other technologies.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations and changes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior systems engineers.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and procedures.
• Plan, execute, and monitor software update deployments using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) to ensure all endpoints are properly patched and compliant with organizational security policies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule and implement maintenance windows for deploying updates and patches, minimizing impact on end-user productivity.
• Customize software update groups and deployment packages within MECM to target specific collections of devices, ensuring appropriate testing and phased rollout strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software update deployments, including failed installations, update conflicts, and compliance discrepancies.
• Design and implement automated workflows for deploying third-party software updates using MECM, leveraging vendor catalogs or custom update packages.
• Collaborate with application owners and IT teams to package and deploy software applications using MECM, adhering to best practices for application compatibility and user experience.
• Monitor software deployment success rates, compliance levels, and deployment status using MECM reports and dashboards, proactively addressing any discrepancies or failures.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize MECM software deployment processes and configurations to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Required Skills, Experience & Education

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing servers, storage, and network devices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to submit to a CI Polygraph.
• Certifications MCSE, Security+ce, VCP, or equivalent.

Desired Skills, Experience

Desired Skills:

• Experience with network automation and scripting
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices

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