Principal End User Experience / Desktop Automation Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$124,093–$149,500 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $137k
$114k most similar roles pay here $216k

This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $148,768–$202,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $137k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Principal End User Experience / Desktop Automation Engineer

Principal End User Experience / Desktop Automation Engineer will join the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support enterprise desktop environments through automation, operational analytics, and data-driven insights. The role involves developing and maintaining automation solutions using PowerShell, SQL, SQLite, and SCALE to streamline endpoint management and operational workflows. You will manage Windows endpoints, create SQL queries to analyze performance metrics, and utilize Splunk dashboards for monitoring health and KPIs. Key responsibilities include integrating tools like SCCM, 1E, Intune, and Tanium into analytics platforms to automate remediation actions based on specific thresholds. The position requires a blend of desktop engineering expertise and scripting skills to improve end-user experience. This role addresses the technical challenge of managing large-scale enterprise environments by building data pipelines for operational metrics and providing centralized visibility across various endpoint management tools.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell, SQL, SQLite, and SCALE to support endpoint management.
  • Administer and support enterprise Windows desktop environments at scale.
  • Create and maintain SQL queries to analyze endpoint performance and user experience metrics.
  • Utilize Splunk dashboards, searches, and alerts to monitor endpoint health and operational KPIs.
  • Integrate tools like SCCM, 1E, Intune, and Tanium with analytics platforms for centralized visibility.
  • Automate remediation actions based on data-driven thresholds and performance indicators.
  • Build custom dashboards and reports for leadership and operational teams.
  • Document all automation workflows, scripts, and analytics models.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) is required.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required.
  • 8+ years of experience in endpoint engineering, desktop engineering, or end-user experience roles are required.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills for operational efficiency are required.
  • Experience with Windows desktop administration and troubleshooting at scale is required.
  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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