Windows Image Engineer
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Eitacies Inc
US
Summary
The engineer is responsible for building, optimizing, and validating approximately 30 custom Windows golden images for various user personas. They will also manage application stacks, apply security hardening, and establish an image update and patch lifecycle process.
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Windows Image Engineer
Remote 100%AWS WorkSpaces Core – Horizon (Omnissa) Environment Build & Windows Image Provisioning
Hands-on engineer responsible for building, optimizing, and validating ~30 custom Windows golden images tailored to different user personas and application requirements.
Required Skills & Experience
- Windows Image Authoring: 3+ years building custom Windows images for VDI (MDT, SCCM/MECM, or manual sysprep-based workflows)
- OS Optimization: Proficiency with the Omnissa OS Optimization Tool (OSOT), Citrix Optimizer, or equivalent VDI optimization techniques
- Application Packaging: Experience packaging and silently installing enterprise applications (MSI, MSIX, App-V, or Omnissa App Volumes)
- Hardening & GPO: Applying CIS/STIG benchmarks to Windows images, managing GPOs specific to non-persistent VDI
- Scripting & Automation: PowerShell scripting for image build automation, post-deployment configuration, and validation
- Horizon Image Management: Experience with Horizon instant-clone image publishing workflows, replica management, and pool updates
- Testing & Validation: Structured QA process for image validation (application functionality, performance, login/profile behavior)
Responsibilities
- Build ~30 custom Windows golden images based on defined user personas
- Optimize each image for VDI performance (services, scheduled tasks, visual effects, antivirus exclusions)
- Install and configure per-persona application stacks
- Apply security hardening (CIS/STIG baselines) while maintaining application compatibility
- Integrate with App Volumes / DEM for application and profile layering
- Document image composition (installed software, configurations, patch levels)
- Establish an image update/patch lifecycle process
- Validate images through structured testing prior to pool deployment
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience with Packer or similar for automated image pipelines
- Familiarity with Windows Update / WSUS patching strategies for golden images
- Knowledge of FSLogix or Omnissa DEM for profile management
- Experience supporting images across multiple Windows versions (Win10, Win11, Server 2019/2022)
Certifications (Desired)
- Omnissa VCP-DTM (Digital Workspace) or equivalent legacy VCP-DW
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- CompTIA Security+
This is a remote position.
EITACIES Inc., established in 2008, is a globally integrated IT services provider and a pioneer in delivering cutting-edge solutions in Digital Transformation, Cloud Integration, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Packaged Enterprise Applications, and Cloud-based applications & solutions. We specialize in providing turnkey solutions in these domains, demonstrating a proven ability to plan and implement IT strategies that drive real-world impact.
With a strong focus on Enterprise Information Technology, EITACIES offers comprehensive engineering solutions to develop, customize, integrate, implement, and maintain enterprise software applications. Our expertise spans Digital Transformation, AI/ML solutions, Cybersecurity, IT Staff Augmentation, and Infrastructure & Networking.
We combine deep technical expertise, business acumen, and proven methodologies to ensure client success. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-term client partnerships and our ability to stay ahead of rapidly evolving IT trends.
EITACIES' solutions, training programs, and IT engagements have resulted in technology-intensive implementations that meet stringent international quality and security standards, including SEI CMM Level 3 and ISO certifications.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
EITACIES Inc., established in 2008, is a globally integrated IT services provider and a pioneer in delivering cutting-edge solutions in Digital Transformation, Cloud Integration, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Packaged Enterprise Applications, and Cloud-based applications & solutions. We specialize in providing turnkey solutions in these domains, demonstrating a proven ability to plan and implement IT strategies that drive real-world impact.
With a strong focus on Enterprise Information Technology, EITACIES offers comprehensive engineering solutions to develop, customize, integrate, implement, and maintain enterprise software applications. Our expertise spans Digital Transformation, AI/ML solutions, Cybersecurity, IT Staff Augmentation, and Infrastructure & Networking.
We combine deep technical expertise, business acumen, and proven methodologies to ensure client success. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-term client partnerships and our ability to stay ahead of rapidly evolving IT trends.
EITACIES' solutions, training programs, and IT engagements have resulted in technology-intensive implementations that meet stringent international quality and security standards, including SEI CMM Level 3 and ISO certifications.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
