Looking for Principal Engineer Endpoint Mgmt
Location: Plano, TX
Visa:
A Principal Engineer to configure, install, maintain and upgrade computer systems hardware and software | Administer and maintain security of operating systems | Restores files or systems by designing, writing and implementing back-up procedures | Provide operational support for the organization's information systems and peripheral equipment such as application servers, database servers, web servers, desktops, printers and storage devices.
What you ll be doing
- Acts as a key advisor to IT leadership on endpoint management, ensuring alignment with security policies and business goals by leading endpoint management projects across Windows, macOS, iPads, mobile devices, and Linux/Unix environments, driving efficiency and scalability.
- Implements proactive monitoring solutions to track device health, software compliance, and endpoint security by analyzing trends and resolving emerging issues to maintain device availability and performance.
- Oversees full lifecycle management of endpoint devices, ensuring efficient procurement, deployment, decommissioning while automating configuration management for consistency and compliance across all devices.
- Lead software deployment and patch management, ensuring devices remain up-to-date and secure by tracking compliance through automated workflows, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and regulatory standards.
- Manages imaging processes for efficient device provisioning and deployment.
- Ensures consistent application of encryption and security policies across all devices, maintaining real-time tracking and reporting.
- Administers MDM platforms for consistent mobile device security and configuration.
- Automates provisioning and policy enforcement for Windows, Linux, iOS and Android devices.
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Education:
Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Jamf Certified Technician) are highly desirable.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in endpoint management, desktop engineering, or a related IT role.
- Proven experience managing multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux/Unix, iOS, Android) and diverse environments at an enterprise scale.
Technical Expertise:
- Proficient in managing and monitoring endpoint devices across Windows, macOS, iPads, mobile devices, and Linux/Unix environments.
- Expertise in endpoint management tools (Microsoft SCCM, Intune, Jamf, MDM platforms) for device provisioning, policy enforcement, and compliance monitoring.
- Advanced scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Go) for automating configuration management, deployment tasks, and monitoring solutions.
- Experience with Active Directory, Azure AD, and directory services integration for endpoint management.
- Deep understanding of endpoint security, including encryption, vulnerability management, access controls, and compliance enforcement.
- Proven ability to design and implement endpoint monitoring systems to track device health, compliance, and performance across large fleets.
Technical Skills:
- Endpoint Management Tools: Microsoft SCCM, Intune, Jamf, MDM platforms (e.g., AirWatch, MobileIron)
- Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux/Unix, iOS, Android
- Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Bash, Python for automating deployments, patching, and configuration management
- Configuration Management: Automation of endpoint configurations and policy enforcement
- Software Deployment & Patching: Expertise in automated patching and software distribution
- Security & Encryption: Endpoint encryption (BitLocker, FileVault), vulnerability management, compliance enforcement
- Monitoring & Dashboards: Proactive monitoring tools, dashboard creation for real-time compliance and performance tracking
- Directory Services: Active Directory, Azure AD integration for endpoint management
- Mobile Device Management (MDM): iOS/Android provisioning, security policy enforcement, device compliance
- Endpoint Health & Hygiene: Proactive issue detection, fleet-wide compliance tracking, and reporting