Client Engineer
Planned Systems International - Hurlburt Field, FL
Hiring: Client Engineer Company: Planned Systems International Location: Hurlburt Field, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:32:05 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, CI/CD, Change Management, Configuration Management, Confluence, Encryption, Firmware, Jira, Linux, PKI, PowerShell, Python, Scrum, Security Clearance, ServiceNow, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •6–8 years in endpoint/client engineering for enterprise or mission systems. •Clear, concise communication with operators and leadership; strong documentation discipline. •Bias for action with controlled change management; ability to triage, prioritize, and prevent regression. •Mentorship and teamwork—develop junior engineers and foster continuous improvement. •Customer oriented mindset focused on mission impact and CPARs aligned delivery excellence Required Skills: •Own the gold image baseline(s) (Windows client/VDI), configuration standards, and hardened builds aligned to DISA STIGs/RMF control inheritance. •Design and maintain endpoint configuration policies (GPO/Intune), patching baselines, driver/firmware strategies, and secure software distribution. •Engineer integrations for mission applications, middleware, network solutions and C2 toolsets (e.g., messaging, data services, visualization clients), optimizing launch and performance. •Lead packaging, testing, and staged rollout of client updates (OS, apps, certificates) across environments (Dev/Test/Prod). •Establish and operate deployment pipelines (SCCM/MECM, Intune, PDQ, or equivalent) with auditable change control. •Troubleshoot escalated endpoint issues; perform root‑cause analysis; drive permanent corrective actions and knowledge base updates. •Partner with ISSM/ISSO to implement technical control overlays; ensure evidence for RMF, STIG checklists, ACAS/Tenable findings, and POA&M closure. •Manage host‑based security (EDR/AV), device control, disk encryption (BitLocker), and certificate lifecycle (PKI) for clients and peripherals. Qualifications: •Security Clearance: Active T3 investigation, with the ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information. •Certification: DoD 8570/8140 IAT II (e.g., Security+ CE). •RMF/ATO experience (SSP, control implementation, ATO sustainment); DISA STIG automation (e.g., STIG Viewer, SCAP). •Microsoft certifications (MD‑102/MD‑101, AZ‑104, MS‑900), VMware/Citrix VDI, ITIL Foundation. •Exposure to Zero Trust endpoint strategy, modern management at scale, and performance tuning for mission apps. •Operational familiarity with scripting for deployment pipelines and telemetry (PowerShell, Python optional). •Linux experience (client or server hardening, configuration management, and troubleshooting in mixed OS environments). Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!