Senior Endpoint Engineer (Windows Engineering)

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If you are an experienced Senior Endpoint Engineer with a strong background in Windows engineering, GPO management, and endpoint security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting 2-month contract role. Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Endpoint Engineer with experience in Windows engineering and Group Policy Object (GPO) management for a short-term contract role located in Media, PA. This 2-month contract position offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to endpoint protection and security management projects within a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you have a strong background in implementing and configuring endpoint protection, system security, software deployment, and GPO management, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Endpoint Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Endpoint Protection & Security:
• Implement and configure endpoint protection solutions such as antivirus software, firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, and other security technologies.
• Ensure regular application and enforcement of security patches, updates, and system hardening practices to minimize vulnerabilities in Windows environments.
• Implement and manage device encryption technologies (e.g., BitLocker) to secure data on end-user devices.
• Windows Desktop Management:
• Manage and configure Windows desktops using tools such as Microsoft Intune, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and other endpoint management platforms.
• Automate the deployment, updates, and patch management for Windows operating systems and applications, ensuring all systems are kept up-to-date and secure.
• Group Policy Management (GPO):
• Design, implement, and manage Group Policies (GPOs) to enforce security settings, configurations, and user policies across all endpoint devices.
• Troubleshoot and optimize GPOs to ensure they are functioning correctly and effectively across diverse environments.
• System Imaging & Configuration:
• Create and maintain standardized system images for desktop configurations using tools like Windows Deployment Services (WDS), Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), and DISM.
• Manage OS installations, upgrades, migrations, and ensure all configurations are deployed consistently across all endpoints.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Work closely with other teams to ensure seamless system integration, software deployment, and endpoint security management.
• Provide regular updates to management and stakeholders regarding project progress, issues, and resolutions.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Senior Endpoint Engineer experience in a Windows environment, with a deep understanding of endpoint security and management.
• Proven experience in Group Policy Object (GPO) management, including creating and troubleshooting GPOs across large Windows environments.
• Strong configuration management and software deployment skills, with experience using tools such as Microsoft Intune, SCCM, WDS, MDT, and DISM.
• Familiarity with Windows security best practices, including antivirus software, firewalls, EDR tools, patch management, and encryption.
• Experience with OS installations, upgrades, and migrations in enterprise environments.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Industry certifications in endpoint protection, security, or related areas (e.g., CompTIA Security , Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)) are a plus.
• Experience working with other endpoint management tools beyond Intune and SCCM is a plus.