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Desktop/Workstation Design Engineer
$116K–$158K
Chicago, IL +3 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Mar 12, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Remote
Hybrid
Detroit, MI
About the job
Designs and engineers desktop and server operating system images, software deployment, patching, and security processes for enterprise systems.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement desktop OS images and large-scale software deployment solutions.
- Build and test software distribution packages and automated server deployment processes; support patching infrastructure.
- Assess hardware and perform security tasks including vulnerability review, patch management, documentation, and audits.
What they ask for
- Windows OS engineering experience, including image security controls and antivirus integration.
- Microsoft Office engineering experience and Windows scripting experience.
- Ability to work independently with only minor guidance; good writing skills.
- Experience upgrading Windows 7 desktops and laptops to Windows 10 and upgrading Microsoft and third-party applications.
Nice to have
- VB and/or VBA coding, VDI/Citrix, SMS/SCCM, PKI, or VMWare experience.
- Experience with litigating software such as Ipro and Concordance; Cisco Secure Access with RSA is a plus.
Pay
USD 116,480–158,080 (per-year-salary)
Tools
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Powershell, VB script, Windows 10, Microsoft Exchange 2013, Microsoft Office 2013, HCL BigFix
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