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Desktop Endpoint Engineer

Washington, DC, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago

Contract W2

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Eliassen Group

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Skills

Lifecycle Management
Build Automation
Life Insurance
Workflow
Sensors
Software Deployment
Root Cause Analysis
Documentation
Collaboration
Information Security
Help Desk
Technical Writing
Knowledge Base
Computer Hardware
Software Development Methodology
Computer Engineering
Microsoft Windows
Group Policy
Remote Support
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Bash
Microsoft Office
Active Directory
Cloud Computing
Software Packaging
OS X
Management
Endpoint Protection
Vulnerability Management
Leadership
Mentorship
Information Technology
Screening
Artificial Intelligence
Recruiting
Taxes
Insurance
Law
Communication
Gmail
Routing
Management Consulting
Life Sciences
SAP BASIS
Military

Summary

Description:
Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote in Washington, DC

Our client seeks a Level 3 Desktop Endpoint Engineer to drive endpoint engineering, automation, and lifecycle management across Windows and macOS in a mid-to-large enterprise environment. The role will design policies, build automation, package and deploy software, and serve as a senior technical resource for endpoint management platforms including Ivanti Neurons. The engineer will improve efficiency, enable Level 2 teams, and collaborate with Information Security, Infrastructure, and Help Desk on endpoint strategy.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $45.00 to $50.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Design and maintain endpoint management policies for Windows and macOS with secure and consistent configurations.
Act as a senior technical resource for endpoint platforms including Ivanti Neurons while partnering with internal teams and vendors.
Build and maintain automation using workflows, bots, sensors, PowerShell, and Bash.
Manage application packaging and automated software deployment processes.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for escalated issues from Level 1 and Level 2 teams.
Create solutions, documentation, and automation that enable Level 2 Desktop Engineers to resolve issues independently.
Collaborate with Information Security, Infrastructure, and Help Desk on endpoint strategy and initiatives.
Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base content.
Support hardware and software lifecycle planning, refresh, and modernization efforts.

Experience Requirements:

5+ years in desktop engineering or endpoint administration in a mid-to-large enterprise.
Strong experience designing and operating enterprise endpoint management solutions.
Advanced knowledge of Windows 10/11 enterprise features including Group Policy, imaging, registry, and remote support.
Working knowledge of macOS enterprise support and management.
Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell and Bash.
Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and hybrid or cloud environments including Entra ID and Intune enrollment.
Experience with application packaging and deployment at scale.
Preferred: Ivanti Endpoint Manager and/or Ivanti Neurons, Jamf or other macOS management, endpoint security and EDR, vulnerability management, leadership of technical initiatives, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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Position Id: a1WUQ000001g9ZN2AY
Posted 21 hours ago

Company Info

About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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