What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows Desktop Image Specialist position at Apt?
We are seeking a Windows Desktop Image Specialist to lead a mission-critical project focused on building and deploying a custom Windows 11 desktop image. This role requires someone with deep expertise in Windows image creation, security hardening, and legacy software compatibility. The ideal candidate will reverse engineer an existing Windows 10 environment, ensuring a seamless transition to Windows 11, while maintaining stability, security, and compliance.
This is a high-impact role supporting a proprietary, kiosk-like dispatching application. The software is essential to operations, meaning the new Windows 11 image must be rock solid and highly reliable. The role involves extensive testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration with multiple teams, including security, compliance, and third-party vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Windows 11 Image Creation: Build a custom Windows 11 image from the ground up, ensuring full compatibility with proprietary dispatch software.
- Reverse Engineering & Modernization: Analyze and document the existing Windows 10 image, identifying critical configurations and adapting them for Windows 11.
- Security & Compliance: Implement Active Directory Group Policies (GPOs), security hardening techniques, and other compliance measures.
- Legacy Software Compatibility: Work closely with the vendor to ensure the proprietary 20-year-old dispatching software functions properly in the new environment.
- Testing & Deployment: Coordinate rigorous beta testing across multiple teams, refine the image based on feedback, and oversee deployment.
- Documentation: Create detailed documentation for future updates, including configuration changes, security protocols, and deployment processes.
- SCCM & Deployment Management: Manage the capture and redeployment of the image using SCCM and other deployment tools.
- Hardware & BIOS Configuration: Configure new Windows 11 machines and Windows servers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Ideal Candidate:
- Specialist in Windows Image Building with experience deploying enterprise-level Windows environments.
- Skilled in Documentation—must be able to record and track all changes throughout the image build process.
- Security & Compliance Focused—ensures that all security requirements are met throughout the migration.
- Proactive Problem Solver—can identify issues during reverse engineering and work with vendors to implement fixes.
- Experience with SCCM for image capture, deployment, and maintenance.
- Strong Troubleshooter—can diagnose and resolve compatibility issues between legacy software and modern OS environments.
Required Technical Skills:
- Windows 11 desktop image creation and deployment
- Active Directory Group Policy configuration
- SCCM for OS deployment
- Security hardening & compliance enforcement
- Windows registry editing & permissions management
- BIOS configuration for security and reliability
- Troubleshooting legacy applications on modern OS
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working with public kiosk, POS, or ATM environments
- Familiarity with dispatcher or transportation-related software
- Working knowledge of third-party software vendor collaboration
Salary : $45 - $55
