Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Administrator

Apply Description Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business and a fully remote IT services provider supporting federal partners nationwide. We deliver innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions with a strong focus on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, AI, and the modernization of federal information systems. Our vision is to be a health IT trendsetter, continuing to solve the nation’s most challenging healthcare IT issues by conceiving, designing, and building solid, creative, and innovative open-source solutions. Our mission is to innovate, design, and deliver tailored solutions that balance technical advancement with cost-awareness while providing exceptional service. IGS is currently recruiting a remote Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Administrato r to support our work with our federal customer. Assignment of Work and Travel: This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access customer systems and therein use approved customer provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested. IGS is seeking a detail-oriented Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Administrator to provide software packaging, application deployment, and systems administration support for a federal client. The MECM Administrator will play a critical role in maintaining dependable application delivery across the VA enterprise and will directly support mission-critical systems used by VA employees and healthcare providers nationwide. Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to): Preparation, configuration, testing, validation, and deployment of application packages using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) across laboratory, testing, and production environments. Support application delivery across virtualized and multi-session environments, ensuring applications are packaged and deployed securely, reliably, and in accordance with established enterprise standards. Solid understanding of MSI/MST packaging concepts and the ability to perform package reviews. Other duties as assigned. Requirements 4–7+ years of system administration experience with strong SCCM/MECM skills Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or other technical discipline required, or a minimum of 6 years equivalent work experience. Solid understanding of MSI/MST packaging concepts and the ability to perform package reviews. Certifications such as Microsoft MECM, MD-102/MD-104, VMware VCP, Azure Fundamentals, or Security+. Required: PowerShell knowledge (automation, troubleshooting, scripting) Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot SCCM deployment logs. Experience with VMware vSphere, multi-session environments, and Windows OS internals. Strong working knowledge of Active Directory. Strong collaboration skills for working with testers and packagers. Working knowledge of Microsoft Intune and Azure services. Ability to obtain government Public Trust. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work in the United States without Sponsorship due to clearance requirement Strong organizational skills Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies: Active VA Public Trust Prior, experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs. Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values: Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. Empathy, Emotional Intelligence : How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers’ matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission. Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems. Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Benefits: Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family. Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.