Senior Windows MECM Engineer

At Stratas Corp, our mission strives to put employees first while still being recognized as a leader in the Department of Defense Information Technology sector. We believe in a continuing pursuit of customer satisfaction and operational excellence while excelling in service innovation. We are looking for employees who value corporate culture, leadership, diversity, and commitment to quality, because we are #Team Stratas.

Pensacola, FL 32501 US (Primary)

Information Technology

* Contingent Upon Contract Award* Our team in Pensacola, FL has an immediate need for a Senior Windows MECM Engineer with demonstrated experience in installing, configuring, and sustaining Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) across complex enterprise environments. Operating in this critical role, you will ensure the operational readiness, security compliance, and robust software delivery pipelines for MSC's global shore enclaves and tactical maritime networks.

This is not a Remote/Hybrid position; work is to be completed onsite Monday‑Friday.

• MECM Infrastructure Installation & Architecture:
  Direct, hands‑on responsibility for designing, planning, installing, and configuring MECM primary site servers, secondary sites, distribution points, and software update points. Architect boundary groups, active directory discovery methods, and database replication schemes to handle low‑bandwidth, disconnected, or afloat network topologies.
• Sustainment & Patch Management:
  Build, maintain, and sustain the MECM infrastructure through regular lifecycle upgrades, in‑console hotfixes, and database indexing. Execute global monthly patch deployments to secure shore and afloat systems (Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Windows Client 10/11) against vulnerabilities.
• Operating System Deployment (OSD):
  Create, customize, and maintain end‑to‑end Windows 10/11 operating system deployment (OSD) task sequences, driver integration packages, and boot images.
• Application Packaging & Distribution:
  Package, test, and distribute commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) and government‑off‑the‑shelf (GOTS) software deployments using MSI, silent install parameters, and advanced scripting techniques.
• Security & STIG Compliance:
  Implement and enforce DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across the MECM hierarchy and client systems. Utilize MECM Configuration Items (CIs) and Baselines to monitor and automatically remediate compliance drifts.
• Asset Intelligence & Reporting:
  Design custom SQL queries and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) dashboards to provide leadership with real‑time visibility into software licensing, hardware asset inventory, and cyber compliance reporting.

• Minimum of 5 years of direct, hands‑on engineering experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) / System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), encompassing site system installation, database management, and infrastructure sustainment.
• Deep hands‑on experience utilizing Power Shell and VBScript to automate administrative tasks, handle bulk client installations, and create dynamic detection methods.
• Advanced working knowledge of Active Directory (Group Policy Objects, Organizational Units, Sites, and Services), DNS, DHCP, and subnets as they relate to MECM boundary groups and client discovery.
• Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, SQL database backup/recovery routines, and writing customized relational database queries.

• Active Secret security clearance
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent cybersecurity credential

The anticipated salary range for this role is $90,000 to $107,000 annually. Stratas Corp provides a complete compensation package with competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA accounts, disability and other income protection benefits, life insurance, paid personal time‑off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401K Savings Plan with a company matching contribution.

Stratas Corp is committed to equal opportunity in employment, actively seeking to build a diverse and talented workforce, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.