Job Title: Desktop Engineer I (6-Month Contract)
Location: Portland, OR (Onsite)
Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through LHH)
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship required

We are currently seeking a Desktop Engineer I to join our client’s IT team in Portland, Oregon on a 6-month contract, with potential to extend. This position is onsite and will support critical SCCM, desktop imaging, and software deployment initiatives. The selected candidate will help offload work from a senior Desktop Engineer, allowing them to focus on strategic upgrades and migrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Microsoft SCCM (Current Branch) for software deployment, OS imaging, patch management, and application whitelisting.

• Create and manage task sequences and driver packages for Windows 10 deployments.

• Plan, test, and support software installations, OS patches, and security updates.

• Monitor and respond to SCCM alerts and incidents using ServiceNow and Jira.

• Maintain and troubleshoot SCCM environment, including RBAC roles and disaster recovery plans.

• Serve as Tier 2/3 escalation for issues related to SCCM, Active Directory, and Group Policy.

• Lead software deployment and uplift projects as directed by the Service Desk Manager.

• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to troubleshoot and resolve internal user issues.

• Provide guidance and occasional training to Desktop Support staff as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years managing/maintaining SCCM environments in enterprise settings.

• Experience packaging, deploying, and maintaining desktop software using AD, Group Policy, and scripting tools.

• Hands-on experience with large-scale patch management, OS updates, and desktop support.

• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, VBScript, MS Batch).

• Experience supporting Windows 10–11 and legacy Microsoft Office to Microsoft 365 migrations (preferred, not essential).

• Familiarity with networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.

• Experience with mobile devices, printers, imaging tools, and hardware troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of IT experience in enterprise Windows environments.

• 2+ years of experience in SCCM software packaging and deployment.

• Undergraduate degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple technical support tasks.

• Comfortable documenting processes, procedures, and writing user-facing knowledge base content.

• Calm, solutions-oriented troubleshooting approach.

Work Environment:

This position requires onsite work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Candidates must be comfortable moving between office and production areas and should be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Occasional local and out-of-town travel (up to 5%) may be required.

If you're a detail-oriented, team-focused IT professional with SCCM and desktop engineering experience, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and sit stateside. Our client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance