Systems Administrator, Desktop Application Packaging

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MDColorado Springs, COWashington, DCMacDill AFB, FLSpringfield, VA
Salary: $72,877–$98,599 / yr
Posted: 53 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Systems Administrator, Desktop Application Packaging

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JOB TITLE: Systems Administrator, Desktop Application Packaging-TS/SCI w/Poly The Systems Administrator, Desktop Application Packaging-TS/SCI w/Poly joins the CIO Infrastructure Services team to ensure the stability, security, and performance of enterprise desktop applications across a globally distributed environment. This role involves packaging, testing, and deploying software using MECM, Intune, and automated task sequences. Key responsibilities include standardizing Windows Desktop Operating System builds, managing application versioning, and troubleshooting complex deployment issues involving dependencies and network elements. The position requires proficiency with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, Batch scripting, and AppV. The work focuses on maintaining application readiness, implementing security patches, and ensuring configuration compliance across virtualized and physical client environments, including thick, thin, and VDI based clients, to support mission-critical systems and secure enterprise operations.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

MECM Intune Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Active Directory Group Policy PowerShell Batch AppV Windows Desktop OS VDI SDLC Endpoint Management Vulnerability Management Change Control

What you'll do

Package, test, and deploy enterprise desktop applications using MECM, Intune, and automated task sequences.
Standardize desktop operating system builds, configurations, drivers, and imaging processes to ensure compliance.
Manage application versioning, update cycles, EOL planning, and controlled rollouts across multiple networks.
Troubleshoot complex application deployment, OS build, and packaging issues involving dependencies and permissions.
Support virtualized and physical client environments, including thick, thin, and VDI based clients.
Maintain packaging documentation, SOPs, and submission packages for approval and accreditation.
Integrate approved drivers, firmware, and hardware components into automated deployment workflows.
Implement and validate security patches and monitor systems for configuration compliance.

What we're looking for

Must possess an active Top Secret SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph.
Must be a US citizen.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience.
Must meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements.
Requires 10+ years of related experience.
Must have hands-on experience administering enterprise desktop applications, client services, or endpoint management platforms.
Must be proficient with Windows Desktop OS, MDT, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, Batch scripting, AppV, and MECM.
Active TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph.

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