SCCM Architect

Location   : SCCM Architect with Ivanti

Location   : Dallas TX 75201

Duration: Long-Term Contract

End User Services Desktop Engineering/Patching/Packaging

Role Overview

As an Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implement, and manage enterprise endpoint management solutions. The role requires deep expertise in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and/or Ivanti Endpoint Manager, focusing on device lifecycle management, patching, automation, and security compliance across large-scale environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain SCCM/MECM and/or Ivanti Endpoint Manager infrastructure
• Manage OS deployment (OSD), imaging, and device provisioning
• Administer client health, agent deployment, and lifecycle management
• Plan and execute monthly patching cycles (Microsoft & third-party apps)
• Ensure compliance with enterprise patching SLAs
• Integrate with vulnerability tools (Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, etc.)
• Package applications using MSI, App-V, PSADT, Intune Win32
• Deploy applications via SCCM/Ivanti with minimal user disruption
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and ensure success rates
• Develop automation solutions using:
  • PowerShell (advanced)
  • VBScript / Batch (legacy support)
• Automate repetitive tasks, reporting, and remediation workflows

 Required Skills

• Strong experience in:
• Microsoft SCCM / MECM (Current Branch)
• Ivanti Endpoint Manager / Ivanti Patch Management
• Software distribution
• Patch management
• OS deployment (OSD)
• Microsoft Intune
• Co-management (SCCM + Intune)
• Azure AD & Hybrid Azure AD Join
• Windows Autopilot
• MSI packaging, Admi Studio / InstallShield
• PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT)
• Application troubleshooting

GENERAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Proactive self-starter who can manage time and efforts independently Equally effective in one-to-one and group settings Ability to deliver formal presentations at different levels within an organization.

Strong ability to listen to business needs, identify desired outcomes and craft comprehensive solutions while building credibility in relationships Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Able to respond well to questions in an unstructured format; Able to present to small or large audiences.

(1.) To resolve escalations (or) incidents (or) non-conformances in adherence to quality, process, and SLA norms (2.) To perform value addition activities such as training and mentoring juniors and providing new initiatives for process and service improvements (3.) To update oneself with the latest knowledge and skills pertaining to respective domain (4.) To complete deliverables of assigned tasks or responsibilities in the agreed timelines (5.) To facilitate projects in process piloting or process tailoring through systematic definition or upgradation or maintenance of processes and regular quality audit checks (6.) To identify gaps in existing processes and ensure strict compliance to agreed process norms.

Certifications Preferred

Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)

Ivanti Certified Professional (ICP) – Endpoint Manager

Ivanti Certified Expert (ICE) – Advanced Ivanti administration

Ivanti Patch Management Certification