SCCM/MECM Engineer - W2

Job Description: SCCM/MECM Engineer Location: Malvern, PA (Onsite/Hybrid) Position Type: Contract (W2 Only) Visa Sponsorship: No (H1B Transfers & Green Card/US Citizens Only) Company Overview Our client, Vanguard, one of the world's largest and most respected investment management companies, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated SCCM/MECM Engineer to join their dynamic IT team. This role is critical for maintaining the health, security, and efficiency of Vanguard's endpoint infrastructure, supporting thousands of internal users. This position is a contract role working on-site at Vanguard's headquarters in Malvern, PA, through Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Job Summary The SCCM/MECM Engineer will be responsible for the daily administration, engineering, and advanced troubleshooting of the Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing large-scale enterprise deployments, ensuring endpoint compliance, and enhancing security posture through rigorous patch management. You will be a key player in ensuring Vanguard's desktop environment remains stable, secure, and highly available. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot the Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) current branch environment, including primary sites, distribution points, and clients. Design, create, test, and deploy software applications, packages, and scripts to global endpoints using MECM. Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot OS Deployment (OSD) task sequences for Windows 10/11 imaging and bare-metal deployments. Manage Microsoft Patch Deployment for Windows and third-party applications; oversee the entire patch management lifecycle from testing to production deployment. Create and maintain compliance settings and baselines to enforce security and configuration standards. Perform PowerShell scripting to automate routine tasks and enhance MECM functionality. Monitor MECM infrastructure health, performance, and log files (e.g., CMTrace) to proactively identify and resolve issues. Collaborate with Security and Operations teams to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure endpoint compliance. Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for processes, procedures, and configurations. Provide tier 3 support for complex issues related to application deployment and client health. Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on, professional experience engineering and administering SCCM/MECM in a large enterprise environment (2000+ endpoints). Proven experience with Vanguard is a significant plus. Deep expertise in OSD (Operating System Deployment) and task sequences. Strong experience with software packaging, deployment, and patch management. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation. Solid understanding of Windows OS, Active Directory, Group Policy, and networking concepts. Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting MECM client health and distribution points. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have) Experience with Microsoft Intune and co-management strategies. Knowledge of Endpoint Security tools (Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, etc.). Familiarity with ITIL processes (Change, Incident, Problem Management). Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate). Logistics Visa Status: This role is only open to US Citizens, Green Card Holders, or those seeking an H1B Transfer. We are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Rate: $50 per hour on a W2 basis. This is not a C2C role. • Location: Candidates must be local to Malvern, PA or willing to relocate. This is an onsite/hybrid position.