Title:
Endpoint Engineer
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: Ongoing
Pay Range: $65 - $75/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Onsite - Palo Alto, CA
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Enterprise Infrastructure and Security, is looking for a skilled Endpoint Engineer to join their team for an ongoing engagement. This project involves the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the organization's device ecosystem, focusing on automating hardware and virtual desktop lifecycles to ensure a seamless, secure, and "zero-touch" experience for a global workforce. This is a high-impact role that requires a subject matter expert in Apple and Windows management who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: Ongoing
Pay Range: $65 - $75/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Onsite - Palo Alto, CA
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Enterprise Infrastructure and Security, is looking for a skilled Endpoint Engineer to join their team for an ongoing engagement. This project involves the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the organization's device ecosystem, focusing on automating hardware and virtual desktop lifecycles to ensure a seamless, secure, and "zero-touch" experience for a global workforce. This is a high-impact role that requires a subject matter expert in Apple and Windows management who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Unified Endpoint Management (UEM): Architecting and maintaining the Jamf Pro environment for macOS and iOS, and leading the administration of Microsoft Intune for Windows and Android devices.
- Daily Operations: Performing daily upkeep, system maintenance, regular patch management, and serving as the final point of contact for complex endpoint service desk escalations.
- Provisioning: Managing Apple Business Manager (ABM) and Windows Autopilot to deliver a true zero-touch deployment experience.
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Administering and optimizing Amazon WorkSpaces, including managing directories, custom bundles, and image creation/maintenance.
- Automation: Developing and maintaining sophisticated scripts in PowerShell and Bash to automate manual tasks and integrate system APIs, including building a library of packaged software for silent deployment.
- Security: Enforcing endpoint security standards (e.g., FileVault/BitLocker encryption) and partnering with Security teams to remediate vulnerabilities across the endpoint fleet.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in an Endpoint Engineering or MDM-focused role.
- Deep Expertise: Proven mastery of Jamf Pro for macOS and iOS at scale, and proficiency with Microsoft Intune for Windows. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
- VDI Expertise: Hands-on experience with Amazon WorkSpaces administration.
- Scripting: Advanced ability to write and debug Bash and PowerShell scripts from scratch.
- Deployment Experience: Experience with BYOD program deployment and management for mobile phones.
- Identity: Strong understanding of Okta or Azure AD (Entra ID) as it relates to device enrollment and SSO.
- W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)
