Information Systems Architect - Consultant (MS SCCM / MECM System Administrator)

Information Systems Architect – Consultant (MS SCCM / MECM System Administrator)

The State of South Carolina (SCDPPPS) is seeking a Senior Microsoft SCCM / MECM System Administrator to support and enhance enterprise endpoint management initiatives. This is a newly created role to address a critical skills gap within the organization.

The consultant will be responsible for designing, administering, maintaining, and securing the agency's MECM/SCCM and MDT infrastructure, supporting large-scale Windows endpoint deployments, patching, compliance, and endpoint security in a fully remote enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, design, deploy, and support enterprise MECM/SCCM and MDT infrastructure
• Ensure reliable software distribution, patching, reporting, and OS deployments (OSD)
• Develop, maintain, and refresh multiple Windows OS images
• Configure and manage application deployments for endpoint devices
• Monitor MECM/SCCM infrastructure performance, logs, and event data
• Improve endpoint compliance, security posture, and operational efficiency
• Manage SUP, WSUS, and SQL Server configurations related to SCCM
• Support Intune co-management and modern endpoint management
• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with state and CJIS standards
• Provide documentation, operational support, and knowledge transfer
• Participate in change management, risk identification, and mitigation
• Communicate effectively with IT teams, business users, and vendors
• Adhere to state IT policies, SOPs, disaster recovery, and incident response procedures

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of enterprise MECM/SCCM and MDT administration
• 5+ years experience with Windows OS deployments, imaging, and refreshes
• Strong experience developing and implementing multiple OS images
• 5+ years experience with:
  • Software Update Points (SUP)
  • WSUS integrations
  • SQL Server configurations related to SCCM
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Active Directory
  • Entra AD / Hybrid AD (AADDC)
  • Microsoft 365 administration
  • Microsoft Intune (co-management)
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
• Experience with SCCM hierarchy (CAS, Primary, Secondary sites)
• Strong knowledge of boundary groups, distribution points, and content strategy

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in:
  • Windows infrastructure, logging, and event handling
  • Client settings and deployment strategies
  • Compliance settings, baselines, and client health monitoring
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
• Experience with:
  • Logon scripts and logon performance optimization
  • Automated deployments (OS, drivers, GPOs, task sequences)
  • DNS, DHCP, PXE, and related protocols
• Experience in high-availability enterprise environments
• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory)

• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Azure Administrator
• Network+

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen's client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.*** Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.