OS Engineer (Windows Image Creation & Deployment)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced OS Engineer with strong expertise in Windows OS image creation, hardening, and deployment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in customizing Windows operating systems, implementing security hardening standards, and building automated deployment solutions using Microsoft deployment tools. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, customize, and maintain Windows OS images for enterprise environments.
• Perform OS hardening and security configurations in line with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Implement and manage Windows OS deployment using Microsoft deployment tools.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline OS configuration, deployment, and validation.
• Ensure OS images comply with security guidelines such as STIG, Nessus, and firewall policies.
• Troubleshoot OS-level issues related to boot, deployment, drivers, and security.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation in compliance with QMS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, track progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Provide regular status updates and support release execution activities.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Windows OS Engineering

• Hands-on experience (12 years) in OS hardening, configuration, and customization

• Experience with Windows XP, Windows 7, and integration with third-party tools

• Scripting

• Strong experience in PowerShell scripting

• Windows Deployment & Imaging

• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

• Windows ADK, WinPE, WinRE

• DISM, WIM, Unattend.xml

• Windows Image development and deployment workflows

• Active Directory

• Working knowledge of Windows AD integration

Good to Have

• Experience in C#.NET
• Exposure to enterprise-scale OS deployment projects
• Knowledge of compliance-driven environments (medical, regulated industries)
• Knowledge of Windows OS security, firewall configurations
• Familiarity with STIG, Nessus guidelines, and security policies

Soft Skills

• Strong documentation skills for release execution and compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to clearly understand requirements and drive tasks to closure
• Proactive in status reporting and issue escalation

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines