SCCM\Intune Engineer

Position: Sr. SCCM\Intune Engineer

Location: Plano, Texas (On site)

Duration: 3+ months (extension of 12+ months )

Responsibilities:

• Group Policy Management: Lead the assessment of our current Windows endpoint Group Policy settings and architect a robust and efficient Group Policy baseline for Windows 10 and Windows 11, aligning with security best practices and organizational needs.
• Operating System Deployment & Imaging: Design, develop, and implement SCCM task sequences, encompassing both bare-metal provisioning and in-place upgrades for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Develop Autopilot Deployment Profiles in Intune for streamlined device provisioning.
• Boot Image & Driver Management: Create, manage, and optimize Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) boot images and effectively manage hardware drivers within the endpoint management infrastructure.
• Patch Management & Compliance: Establish and maintain automated patch deployment strategies utilizing SCCM Automatic Deployment Rules and Intune update rings. Proactively monitor patch compliance, troubleshoot deployment failures, and ensure endpoints are up-to-date and secure.
• Vulnerability Remediation: Utilize your strong SCCM and PowerShell scripting skills to develop and implement automated solutions for identifying, remediating, and reporting on Windows endpoint vulnerabilities, enhancing our overall security posture.
• Automation & Efficiency: Leverage your PowerShell expertise to create and maintain scripts that automate routine endpoint management tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.
• Software Deployment & Management: Design, package, and deploy applications effectively using the SCCM Application model and the PowerShell Application Deployment Toolkit (PSADT), ensuring seamless and reliable software delivery to end-users.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Collaboration: Partner closely with the Service Desk and end-users to facilitate comprehensive user acceptance testing for new deployments and changes, including the preparation of test devices, validation processes, and obtaining user sign-off.
• Endpoint Security & Compliance: Contribute to the overall security and compliance of our endpoint environment by implementing and adhering to security policies and best practices within the endpoint management framework.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all endpoint management processes, configurations, and solutions. Share knowledge and best practices with the wider IT team.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in endpoint management and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• 5+ years of engineering experience in enterprise-level endpoint management.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), including infrastructure management, application deployment, patch management, and OS deployment.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Intune and Autopilot for modern device management and deployment.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and task management.
• Solid understanding of Windows operating systems (Windows 10 and Windows 11), Active Directory, and Group Policy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Microsoft certifications related to Endpoint Management (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate – MD-102).
• Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and tools (e.g., Qualys)
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Graph API