End User Computing Engineer

Job Title: End User Computing Engineer

Job Location: Cary, NC / Jacksonville, FL

Job Type: Full Time / Perm / Direct Hire

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• Deep expertise in SCCM/MECM software update point, ADRs, deployment rings, client health.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune / Autopilot / Windows Update for Business.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting for automation (compliance remediation, report extraction, deployment triggers).
• Experience with vulnerability management tools: Qualys, Tenable Nessus, or Rapid7 InsightVM.
• Knowledge of Windows OS lifecycle, patch Tuesday cycle, CBS, WUA, and WinSxS.
• Understanding of BitLocker, Windows Defender, and endpoint security baselines (CIS / STIG).
• Experience integrating patch workflows with ServiceNow ITSM and CMDB.
• Working knowledge of Azure AD, Entra ID, and Conditional Access policies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex patch failures.
• Excellent documentation skills able to produce clear SOPs, RCAs, and change records.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive mindset identifies process gaps and proposes improvements.
• Ability to manage concurrent workstreams under deadline pressure.

• Own the patch management lifecycle: assessment, testing, approval, deployment, validation, and reporting for all EUC endpoints.
• Design and maintain software update groups, collections, and deployment rules in SCCM/MECM and Microsoft Intune.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell / WMI scripts to automate patch compliance checks, remediation, and reporting.
• Act as L2 escalation for patch deployment failures, application compatibility issues, and non-compliant device investigations.
• Conduct patch testing in pilot/UAT rings before production rollout; document test results and obtain change approval.
• Integrate Qualys / Tenable vulnerability scan data to drive patch prioritisation based on CVSS scores.
• Define and enforce patching SLAs for Critical, High, Medium, and Low severity patches per security policy.
• Maintain and improve the patch management runbook, SOPs, and exception handling process.
• Collaborate with security operations (SOC) to address zero-day threats and emergency patch deployments.
• Produce monthly patch compliance reports and trend analysis for management review.
• Mentor and guide L1 analysts; review their tickets and provide technical feedback.

• Familiarity with macOS patch management (Jamf Pro / Munki) is an advantage.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+.
• ITIL 4 Managing Professional (or Foundation).
• Qualys Certified Specialist Vulnerability Management.

• Windows.
• SCCM.
• PowerShell.
• MECM.
• Microsoft Intune.
• Qualys.
• Tenable.
• WMI.
• ServiceNow.
• Azure AD.
• Entra ID.

• 07+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or patch management.