Windows OS Engineer - Image Creation and Deployment

OS Engineer – Windows Image Creation & Deployment

Company Description

About Sutherland

Artificial Intelligence. Automation. Cloud engineering. Advanced analytics. For business leaders, these are key factors of success. For us, they’re our core expertise.
We work with iconic brands worldwide. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technology and business process excellence.

We’ve created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other critical technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless “as a service” model.

For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. We tailor proven and rapid formulas, to fit their unique DNA. We bring together human expertise and artificial intelligence to develop digital chemistry. This unlocks new possibilities, transformative outcomes and enduring relationships.

Sutherland
Unlocking digital performance. Delivering measurable results.

 

Job Description

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

 

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Experience Level

Senior Level