Endpoint Security Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Endpoint Security Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA, (Hybrid)- Days on site: 3 days per week - Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Position Type: Contract

Interview Mode: Web Cam

REPLACING: SCC - Vulnerability Mgmt Analyst (813431)

Responsibilities Include:

• Engineer, modify, package, and deploy commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) software across enterprise endpoint environments.
• Develop and maintain deployment packages using tools such as Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) or similar endpoint management platforms.
• Perform compatibility testing and configuration adjustments to ensure reliable software installation and operation across diverse device profiles.
• Automate software deployment workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with application owners and security teams to evaluate software update requirements, dependencies, and risks.
• Support enterprise patch management processes, including testing, scheduling, deploying, and validating OS and third‑party updates.
• Monitor vulnerability reports from tools such as Rapid7, Qualys, Tenable, Defender for Endpoint, etc., and assist in prioritizing and remediating endpoint-related risks.
• Troubleshoot deployment failures, patching issues, and endpoint configuration problems, providing root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation for packaging standards, deployment procedures, endpoint baselines, and change management activities.
• Implement and enforce endpoint hardening policies, compliance settings, and configuration baselines.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and service desk teams to ensure high endpoint reliability, security posture, and user satisfaction.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies, updates, and automation opportunities to optimize endpoint management operations.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | Actual Years of Experience
Experience and proficiency with Windows 11 operating systems and monthly/annual updates | Required | 4 |
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and monthly updates | Required | 4 |
Experience and proficiency using an Endpoint Management System | Required | 4 |
Experience and proficiency using a Workstation Imaging Solution | Required | 4 |
Experience and proficiency using a Service Management Ticketing System | Required | 4 |
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities | Required | 4 |
Excellent verbal and written communication skills | Required | 4 |
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and as a team | Required | 4 |
Ability to work effectively with end users, technical staff, and senior staff – providing exception customer service | Required | 4 |
Experience with Microsoft InTune and Autopilot | Desired | 4 |
Experience with Microsoft GraphAPI | Desired | 4 |
Experience with PatchMyPC | Desired | 4 |
Experience with ServiceNow | Desired | 4 |
Experience with PowerShell | Desired | 4 |

Flexible work from home options available.