OS Engineer – Windows Image Creation & Deployment

Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore
Experience: 2+ Years
 

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 (1–2 years) in OS hardening, configuration, and customization
  • Experience with Windows XP, Windows 7, and integration with third-party tools
• Scripting & Automation
  • Strong experience in VBScript, PowerShell, and Batch scripting
• Windows Deployment & Imaging
  • Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
  • Windows ADK, WinPE, WinRE
  • DISM, WIM, Unattend.xml
  • Windows Image development and deployment workflows
• OS Security
  • Knowledge of Windows OS security, firewall configurations
  • Familiarity with STIG, Nessus guidelines, and security policies
• System & Boot Knowledge
  • Boot Manager concepts
  • BIOS, UEFI
  • Disk management using Diskpart
  • Backup and recovery tools like WbAdmin
• 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)

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

 

Academic: BE / BTECH (CSE, IT), B.Sc. (Computers), BCA / MCA Or Other Bachelor / Master’s Degree in Computing / IT preferred

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