Endpoint Engineer/ MECM

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• Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) infrastructure for large enterprise environments (5,000+ endpoints) including OS imaging, patch management, software deployment, and cloud-based co-management with Intune and Windows Autopilot. • Create and execute Windows 10/11 deployment strategies, task sequences, and endpoint security configurations aligned with compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) while integrating Microsoft Defender and BitLocker management. • Requires 7+ years enterprise endpoint management experience, 5+ years hands-on MECM in large environments, strong PowerShell scripting, SQL reporting, and proven experience in regulated industries (government, finance, healthcare). • Must hold or be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI security clearance; contract position based in Alexandria, VA for 1+ year duration. • Develop automation, custom reporting dashboards, and monitoring solutions for multi-site deployments with minimal user impact and clear compliance/audit metrics.

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Position: Endpoint Engineer/ MECM Engineer Location: Alexandria, VA Duration: 1 + year Contract Needs a TS/SCI clearance Job Description: MECM platform • Design and support of primary sites, management points, distribution points, and software update points. • High availability design for critical MECM roles. • Boundary groups, collections, and role-based administration design.

Content management and distribution optimization for multi-site and remote offices. OS deployment and imaging • Creation and maintenance of task sequences for Windows 10/11. • Image engineering, driver management, language packs, and feature packs.
In-place upgrade strategy and execution for large fleets. • Zero-touch and lite-touch deployment experience (PXE, boot media). Patch management • End-to-end patching using MECM and WSUS.
Monthly patch cycle design, pilot rings, phased deployments. • Compliance reporting and SLA tracking for security updates. • Third-party patching integration (Ivanti, Patch My PC, or equivalent).

Software deployment • Application packaging with MSI, MSIX, script-based installers. • Detection methods, custom return codes, and supersedence. • Global deployment planning with minimal user impact.

License-aware deployment for commercial software. Endpoint security and compliance • Integration with Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft security stack. • Baseline configuration using GPO, Security Baselines, or Configuration Items/Baselines.
Support for BitLocker management and key recovery. • Experience aligning with NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 requirements. Cloud and modern management • Co-management experience with Intune and MECM.
Windows Autopilot design and operations. • Use of Azure AD (Entra ID), Conditional Access, and hybrid join models. • Integration with Microsoft Store for Business / winget where applicable.

Automation and scripting • Strong PowerShell for MECM automation, reporting, and remediation. • Experience building reusable scripts and runbooks. • Familiarity with APIs, WMI, and SQL queries for MECM operations.

Monitoring and reporting • Custom MECM reports using SQL Server Reporting Services. • Health checks for site roles, replication, and client status. • Clear dashboards and metrics for leadership and audit needs.

Required Skills • 7+ years in enterprise endpoint management. • 5+ years hands-on with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager in large environments (5,000+ endpoints). • Proven record designing, implementing, and operating MECM hierarchies.

Experience in highly regulated or audited environments (finance, healthcare, government, or similar).

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Location:
Alexandria, Virginia, US
Job Type:
Full-Time
Experience Level:
Senior
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