Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6 months (Ongoing)
Pay Range: $60/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Onsite, Palo Alto HQ
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Enterprise IT & Cloud Services, is looking for a skilled Endpoint Engineer to join their team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves automating the entire lifecycle of hardware and virtual desktops (VDI) to ensure a seamless, secure, and "zero-touch" experience for a global workforce. You will serve as the subject matter expert for Apple and Windows management and our cloud desktop infrastructure. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional 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 all macOS and iOS devices, including managing configuration profiles, policies, and regular patch management.
- Windows & Android: Leading the administration of Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager), ensuring robust policy application, security baselines, and zero-touch deployment via Windows Autopilot.
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Administering and optimizing Amazon WorkSpaces (AWS), including managing directories, custom bundles, and troubleshooting connectivity or performance issues.
- Automation: Developing and maintaining sophisticated scripts in PowerShell and Bash to automate manual tasks, integrate system APIs, and build a library of packaged software for silent deployment.
- Security & Compliance: Enforcing endpoint security standards (e.g., FileVault/BitLocker encryption) and serving as the final point of contact for service desk escalations related to complex endpoint issues.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an Endpoint Engineering or MDM-focused role.
- Deep expertise in Jamf Mastery for macOS and iOS management at scale, and Intune Proficiency for managing Windows environments. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
- Hands-on experience with VDI Expertise in Amazon WorkSpaces administration and experience deploying and managing a BYOD program for personal mobile phones.
- Ability to write and debug Bash and PowerShell scripts from scratch.
- Understanding of Okta or Azure AD (Entra ID) as it relates to device enrollment and Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
Experience deploying and managing enterprise AI tools is a strong differentiator for this role. Candidates with hands-on experience rolling out any of the following will stand out:
- Enterprise AI Search & Knowledge Tools (e.g., Glean): Including connector configuration and SSO integration.
- Agentic AI Coding Tools (e.g., Claude Code or GitHub Copilot): Including managing licensing and IDE plugin distribution via MDM.
- AI Productivity & Workflow Automation Tools (e.g., Claude Cowork): Including packaging, silent deployment, and coordination with IT Security.
