Engineer III, Endpoint Engineering

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This position requires a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment, managing multiple responsibilities, projects, and demands across various time zones with minimal oversight. Key Responsibilities Active Directory, Group Policy Management, and Intune Policy Engineering 1. Design, implement, and manageActive DirectoryandGroup Policiesto support endpoint and user requirements across a global organization. 2. Develop, implement, and optimizeIntune policiestailored to endpoint and user management, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance standards. 3. Lead the transition of on-premises policies to cloud-based solutions, includingMicrosoft Intune, preparing for future migration toMicrosoft Entra. 4. Harmonize business requirements from application owners with endpoint policies to balance usability and security while maintaining operational excellence. 5. Ensure endpoint policies are scalable and adaptable to meet the needs of a large, global organization with tens of thousands of users and endpoints. Endpoint Engineering and Platform Management 1. Manage and optimize management platforms, including but not limited to:Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)Microsoft IntuneJamf(macOS management)NinjaOne(remote monitoring and management) 2. LeverageMicrosoft cloud-native technologies, includingMicrosoft Graph API, to streamline and automate endpoint management tasks. 3. Troubleshoot and resolve complex endpoint engineering issues across multiple platforms and operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. 4. Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in endpoint engineering to continuously improve the organization's endpoint strategy. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support 1. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, application owners, and business stakeholders to implement endpoint solutions that meet organizational needs. 2. Represent the user experience in cross-domain discussions, advocating for end-user productivity and minimizing disruption during policy changes. 3. Work closely with security teams to address ad-hoc requests, ensuring endpoint solutions align with security goals while prioritizing usability. 4. Act as a liaison between infrastructure and security teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on endpoint-related initiatives. Security and Hardening Support 1. Field security-related requests and collaborate with security teams to ensure endpoint policies adhere to CIS (Center for Internet Security) Levels 1 & 2 benchmarks. 2. Provide guidance on endpoint hardening practices, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and compliant while prioritizing the user experience. 3. Participate in security meetings as needed, offering technical expertise and insights into endpoint engineering strategies. Leadership and Communication 1. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) inActive Directory,Group Policy, andIntune policie , providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers. 2. Translate technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across various levels of the organization. 3. Drive strategic initiatives related to endpoint management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Required Qualifications 1. 20+ years of experience in endpoint engineering, with a primary focus onActive Directory,Group Policy Management, andIntune policiesas they relate to endpoints and users. 2. Proven expertise in managing endpoint platforms such as MECM, Intune, Jamf, NinjaOne, and other similar tools. 3. Demonstrated ability to transition on-premises policies to cloud-based solutions, particularly Intune, and prepare for Microsoft Entra migrations. 4. Experience withMicrosoft cloud-native technologies, includingMicrosoft Graph API,Azure Active Directory, and related tools for endpoint management and automation. 5. Exceptional troubleshooting skills across endpoint engineering platforms, operating systems, and user domains. 6. Experience navigating large global organizations with tens of thousands of users and endpoints, including integrated and non-integrated entities. 7. Self-starter with a proactive mindset, capable of managing multiple responsibilities, projects, and demands in a highly dynamic global environment across multiple time zones. 8. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, driving initiatives forward while maintaining accountability and focus. 9. Strong collaboration skills to engage effectively across domains and organizational levels, ensuring alignment between infrastructure, security, and business teams. Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience working in enterprise-scale environments with complex endpoint requirements. 2. Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar. 3. Strong familiarity with Microsoft Entra and its integration into endpoint and identity management strategies. Key Competencies Technical Expertise: Deep understanding ofActive Directory,Group Policy,