Desktop Analyst ( Endpoint Vulnerability)

Job Title: Endpoint Desktop Vulnerability Technician
Location: Greater Phoenix Area (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Overview
A leading organization within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Endpoint Desktop Vulnerability Technician to support a large-scale enterprise environment. This role sits within a high-impact cybersecurity function, focused on identifying and remediating endpoint vulnerabilities across a complex Windows-based infrastructure.

This is a hands-on position where you’ll play a key role in reducing security risk, improving endpoint posture, and driving remediation efforts in coordination with cross-functional IT and security teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute recurring vulnerability scans across enterprise desktop environments using established security tools
• Review and validate scan results, distinguishing true risks from false positives
• Prioritize remediation efforts based on severity, exploitability, and business impact
• Deploy patches, system updates, and configuration changes across Windows endpoints
• Partner with security operations, infrastructure, and desktop support teams to coordinate remediation activities
• Monitor vulnerability remediation progress and ensure alignment with internal SLAs
• Investigate and resolve issues related to failed patches or non-compliant endpoints
• Maintain accurate documentation of vulnerabilities, remediation steps, and closure status
• Assist in refining endpoint hardening standards and baseline configurations
• Provide reporting and status updates to stakeholders on remediation efforts and risk exposure

Required Experience

• Background in endpoint engineering, desktop support, or vulnerability remediation within enterprise environments
• Hands-on experience managing vulnerabilities across Windows-based systems
• Strong understanding of vulnerability lifecycle management (identify → assess → remediate → validate)
• Experience with enterprise patching and endpoint management tools such as MECM/SCCM, Intune, or equivalent
• Solid knowledge of Windows OS, group policy, and endpoint security configurations
• Ability to translate vulnerability data into actionable remediation plans
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities related to patching failures and endpoint compliance issues
• Effective communication skills for working across technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7
• Scripting experience (PowerShell or similar) for automation and remediation tasks
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as CIS benchmarks or NIST guidelines
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (financial services, healthcare, etc.)
• Exposure to endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Microsoft endpoint or desktop certifications preferred
• Security certifications such as Security+ or CySA+ are a plus