Systems Administrator - Desktop Management and Software Deployment
Tallahassee, FL
Contract to Hire
Summary:
Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator that specializes in desktop management, software distribution and patch management
Required Skills:
- Plans and executes the implementation of SCCM and Intune, including architecture design, infrastructure setup, and configuration.
- Leads the technical design, engineering and support activities for desktop imaging, desktop and server software distribution and patch management using SCCM/MECM and other industry standard platforms and tools.
- Engineers and administers all aspects of SCCM/MECM and Intune environment related to imaging, software distribution, patch and end point management including policies, profiles, settings, methods, health management, and reporting.
- Creates, maintains, and distributes OS images, third-party software, application packages, and configurations using standard SCCM/MECM and Intune best practices and methods.
- Leverages SCCM/MECM and Intune to deploy security patches, vulnerability patches, hotfixes and other updates to user workstations, mobile devices, and servers.
- Utilizes multiple software delivery methods including advertised programs, machine targeted, user targeted, application Library, and Software Center.
- Integrates other tools into SCCM/MECM such as WSUS, BitLocker, WDS (deployment workbench) and third-party tools and services.
- Monitors and maintains SCCM/MECM and Intune system and client functionality, configuration, and health.
- Troubleshoots all aspects of SCCM/MECM issues related to client devices, supported servers, logs, SCCM SQL database, distribution points, role servers and the CAS central administration site troubleshooting using SCCM logs and industry standard tools.
- Manages AD objects and security groups as it relates to Software Distribution and Patch management.
- Conducts advanced hardware and software audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
- Monitors and enforces compliance with security policies, configurations, and software updates across endpoints.
- Develops and maintains documentation related to SCCM and Intune infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.
- Designs and generate reports using SCCM and Intune reporting tools to provide insights on device compliance, software inventory, patch status, and other key metrics.
- Provides Tier-3 technical support. Collaborates with internal technology teams and ISVs as needed to address issues related to software packaging and distribution.
- Stays updated with the latest features, updates, and best practices in SCCM and Intune, and proactively recommend improvements.
- Ability to evaluate software and hardware problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work after hours and weekends, when necessary.
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience as an SCCM and Intune Engineer.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with SCCM and Intune, including architecture design, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Endpoint Management technologies, including SCCM, Intune, Windows Autopilot, BitLocker, and Windows Update for Business.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and WMI for automation and customization of SCCM and Intune workflows.
- Experience administering Servers and Lenovo laptops.
- Working knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies and TCP/IP Network protocols.
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols & Services such as TCP/IP, IPV6, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, WWW, FTP and Client.
- Experience with Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2016 and later, iOS 12.x and later, Android 10.x and later, MacOS 11.x or later operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, and software deployment methodologies.
- Familiarity with mobile device management (MDM) concepts and deployment.
- Ability to author and troubleshoot PowerShell scripts.
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, business administration, or engineering and three years of progressively responsible information systems experience.
- Progressively responsible IT work experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
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