Associate Engineer - Systems - Job Listing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Actively participate and contribute in SDLC activities such as; solution design, work effort estimation, assisting peers with technical challenges, and code reviews.

- Perform production support activities such as; monitor system processes, evaluate the outcome of system processes, work through system exceptions, and create processes to monitor and report on the overall system health.

- Create/modify artifacts and deliverables expected from the SDLC and change management process.

- Responsible for adhering to all established safety standards.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist with the development, testing, and maintenance of standardized OS image baselines using MECM for enterprise Windows deployments to ensure consistency across hardware platforms.

- Support the creation and management of MECM task sequences for OS deployment (OSD), including driver injection, software packaging, and post-imaging configuration.

- Support application deployment and monthly patching cycles through MECM by validating packages against baseline images.

- Assist with configuring and managing devices via Microsoft Intune and participate in Autopilot deployment profile setup under the guidance of senior engineers.

- Maintain up-to-date documentation related to imaging processes, task sequences, deployment configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.

- Provide Tier 2 support for endpoint-related issues related to imaging, device enrollment, and policy application.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 0-3 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

- 0-3 years of experience in IT systems or endpoint management.

- Hands-on experience with MECM/SCCM (lab or production).

- Familiarity with Windows OS deployment concepts.

Must have skills/knowledge:

MECM / SCCM — Core Requirement

- OS Deployment (OSD) and task sequence creation.

- Driver package management.

- Application and software packaging.

- Collection and boundary management.

- OS reference image creation.

- Boot image management (WinPE).

- MECM console administration.

Microsoft Intune — Entry-Level

- Device enrollment and management.

- Configuration profiles and policies.

- Compliance policies.

- App deployment via Intune.

- Azure AD / Entra ID basics.

- Basic MDM concepts

Windows Autopilot — Entry-Level

- Autopilot deployment profiles.

- Device registration and hardware hash.

- User-driven and self-deploying modes.

- Enrollment Status Page (ESP) configuration.

- OOBE customization basics.

Support & General Skills

- Windows 10/11 enterprise administration.

- Active Directory fundamentals.

- Group Policy (GPO) basics.

- PowerShell scripting (basic).

- Networking basics (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).

- BIOS/UEFI and Secure Boot knowledge.

- Strong documentation habits.

- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Preferred Experience:

- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+.

- Microsoft MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator) in progress or completed.

- Exposure to Intune or Autopilot in any capacity.

- Experience in a corporate or enterprise IT environment.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.