Desktop Endpoint Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote in Washington, DC

Our client seeks a Level 3 Desktop Endpoint Engineer to drive endpoint engineering, automation, and lifecycle management across Windows and macOS in a mid-to-large enterprise environment. The role will design policies, build automation, package and deploy software, and serve as a senior technical resource for endpoint management platforms including Ivanti Neurons. The engineer will improve efficiency, enable Level 2 teams, and collaborate with Information Security, Infrastructure, and Help Desk on endpoint strategy.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $45.00 to $50.00/hr. w2

• Design and maintain endpoint management policies for Windows and macOS with secure and consistent configurations.
• Act as a senior technical resource for endpoint platforms including Ivanti Neurons while partnering with internal teams and vendors.
• Build and maintain automation using workflows, bots, sensors, PowerShell, and Bash.
• Manage application packaging and automated software deployment processes.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for escalated issues from Level 1 and Level 2 teams.
• Create solutions, documentation, and automation that enable Level 2 Desktop Engineers to resolve issues independently.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Infrastructure, and Help Desk on endpoint strategy and initiatives.
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base content.
• Support hardware and software lifecycle planning, refresh, and modernization efforts.

• 5+ years in desktop engineering or endpoint administration in a mid-to-large enterprise.
• Strong experience designing and operating enterprise endpoint management solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows 10/11 enterprise features including Group Policy, imaging, registry, and remote support.
• Working knowledge of macOS enterprise support and management.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell and Bash.
• Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and hybrid or cloud environments including Entra ID and Intune enrollment.
• Experience with application packaging and deployment at scale.
• Preferred: Ivanti Endpoint Manager and/or Ivanti Neurons, Jamf or other macOS management, endpoint security and EDR, vulnerability management, leadership of technical initiatives, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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