MECM Engineer Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Position: MECM Engineer - 173629

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 Power Shell, 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 Dev Sec Ops 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 Power Shell, 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 Dev Ops and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies including Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Git Lab, 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 Dev Sec Ops environments is highly preferred
Active Secret Clearance
IAT Level II certification

Compensation for the MECM Engineer:

$95, 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.

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