CDW · 12 hours ago
Platform Engineer
Richmond, VA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$65/hr - $75/hrCDW is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, support, and optimize enterprise end-user computing environments. This role focuses on Windows platforms and requires strong experience in engineering secure, reliable workspace solutions rather than traditional desktop support.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityGraphic DesignHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Kristie Thomas
Responsibilities
Engineer and maintain Windows-based end‑user platforms in enterprise environments
Administer Active Directory , including identity, access controls, and policy enforcement
Design, create, and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and configuration workflows
Develop and maintain end‑point configuration frameworks and automation workflows
Support and optimize Citrix environments for application and workspace delivery
Monitor, analyze, and improve end‑point and workspace performance across the environment
Perform technical diagnostics and root-cause analysis for platform-level issues
Build and document workflows for provisioning, configuration, updates, and remediation
Partner with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams to deliver scalable workspace solutions
Ensure platform configurations meet security, compliance, and operational standards
Qualification
Required
Strong experience with Windows OS platforms (client and server)
Hands-on expertise with Active Directory and policy-driven configuration
Advanced knowledge of GPO design and lifecycle management
Experience supporting or engineering Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
Solid understanding of end‑point configuration, performance, and stability at scale
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex platform and environment-level issues
Experience creating technical documentation and operational workflows
Company
CDW
At CDW, we know how to make technology work so people can do great things.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
CDW has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (59)
2024 (49)
2023 (37)
2022 (86)
2021 (44)
2020 (19)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$58.74M2015-08-01Post Ipo Equity· $58.74M
2013-06-27IPO
2008-07-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Christine Leahy
President & CEO
Sanjay Sood
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-02-04
2026-02-04
Company data provided by crunchbase