Senior Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) Administrator

Project Overview

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an experienced Client Technologies Technician ? Advanced to manage and maintain its Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) environment. The role focuses on software deployment, operating system updates, hardware and software patch management, endpoint security, and compliance with agency IT policies. The candidate will collaborate with IT teams to monitor system performance, manage software upgrades, and ensure the reliability and security of the agency's endpoint infrastructure.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages SCDOT Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management environment, which includes Microsoft Best Practices while deploying software and patch management in accordance with SCDOT agency and IT Services policy and procedures.
  

• Deploys Microsoft Windows operating system and patches, Microsoft Office Suite, and patches as well as other agency software as needed to maintain compliance with licenses and agency policies. Deploys DELL and other hardware patches to production servers, endpoints and hardware accessories as needed to maintain compliance with licenses and agency policies.
  

• Provides reports on the status of software deployments, versions, and patch levels for all SCDOT servers, desktops, laptops, and tablets.
  

• Monitors Microsoft AppLocker settings and logs and recommends settings on servers and endpoints.
  

• Maintains open communication with Desktop Support Manager and IT Systems concerning Microsoft MECM environment and software deployment needs.
  

• Monitors Cloud Management Gateway.
  

• Assists with upgrading software on servers and endpoint devices to maintain compliance with vendor software life cycle, hardware life cycle, and scheduled software upgrades.
  

• Performs other related duties as required.
  

• Observes and checks available hardware and software patches from DELL, Microsoft, and Recast for monthly patch management of servers, endpoints, and hardware accessories.
  

• Attend Endpoint Technician meeting each month.
  

Requirements

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM).
  
• 3+ years of experience packaging software for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) distribution to Windows Client using Bare Metal and Software Center.
  
• 3+ years of experience with hardware and software patch management using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) and DELL Client System Inventory Agent.
  
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft PowerShell.
  
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
  
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft DNS.
  
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft DHCP scopes.
  
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Sites and Services
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft AppLocker.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Group Policy.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Intune.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Management Gateway.
  
• Experience with Recast Server and Manage Right Click Tools.
  

Benefits