SCCM/MECM MECM/SCCM/ Intune/ Endpoint

Job Title: MECM/SCCM Engineer Location: Plano, TX (Onsite) Duration: 3+ Months Contract Responsibilities: • Group Policy Management: Lead the assessment of our current Windows endpoint Group Policy settings and architect with a robust and efficient Group Policy baseline for Windows 10 and Windows 11, aligning with security best practices and organizational needs. • Operating System Deployment & Imaging: Design, develop, and implement SCCM task sequences, encompassing both bare-metal provisioning and in-place upgrades for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Develop Autopilot Deployment Profiles in Intune for streamlined device provisioning. • Boot Image & Driver Management: Create, manage, and optimize Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) boot images and effectively manage hardware drivers within the endpoint management infrastructure. • Patch Management & Compliance: Establish and maintain automated patch deployment strategies utilizing SCCM Automatic Deployment Rules and Intune update rings. Proactively monitor patch compliance, troubleshoot deployment failures, and ensure endpoints are up-to-date and secure. • Vulnerability Remediation: Utilize your strong SCCM and PowerShell scripting skills to develop and implement automated solutions for identifying, remediating, and reporting on Windows endpoint vulnerabilities, enhancing our overall security posture. • Automation & Efficiency: Leverage your PowerShell expertise to create and maintain scripts that automate routine endpoint management tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce manual intervention. • Software Deployment & Management: Design, package, and deploy applications effectively using the SCCM Application model and the PowerShell Application Deployment Toolkit (PSADT), ensuring seamless and reliable software delivery to end-users. • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Collaboration: Partner closely with the Service Desk and end-users to facilitate comprehensive user acceptance testing for new deployments and changes, including the preparation of test devices, validation processes, and obtaining user sign-off. • Endpoint Security & Compliance: Contribute to the overall security and compliance of our endpoint environment by implementing and adhering to security policies and best practices within the endpoint management framework. • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all endpoint management processes, configurations, and solutions. Share knowledge and best practices with the wider IT team. • Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in endpoint management and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization. Qualifications: Minimum: • 5+ years of engineering experience in enterprise-level endpoint management. • Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), including infrastructure management, application deployment, patch management, and OS deployment. • Proven experience with Microsoft Intune and Autopilot for modern device management and deployment. • Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and task management. • Solid understanding of Windows operating systems (Windows 10 and Windows 11), Active Directory, and Group Policy. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Valid driver’s license. Preferred: • Microsoft certifications related to Endpoint Management (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate – MD-102). • Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and tools (e.g., Qualys) • Familiarity with the Microsoft Graph API