Client Technologies Technician - Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM)- ONSITE (CURRENT SC Resident) - W2 ONLY

Chandra Technologies, Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Chandra Technologies, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced MECM Administrator for a fully onsite role. You will manage the SCDOT MECM environment, deploy Windows OS and patches, and maintain license compliance across servers and endpoints.

The position emphasizes patch management, AppLocker monitoring, and regular reporting, with collaboration across Desktop Support and IT Systems teams. Onsite work and SC residency are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager).
• 3+ years packaging software for MECM distribution to Windows clients.
• 3+ years of patch management using MECM and Dell CSI.
• 2+ years of PowerShell scripting.
• 1+ year of Active Directory administration.
• 1+ year of DNS administration.
• 1+ year of DHCP scopes management.
• 1+ year of Active Directory Sites and Services experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages MECM environment deployments and patch management per policy.
• Deploys Windows OS, Office, patches, and Dell hardware patches to production endpoints.
• Provides reports on deployment status, versions, and patch levels.
• Monitors AppLocker settings and logs; recommends server/endpoint policies.
• Maintains communication with Desktop Support Manager and IT Systems.
• Monitors Cloud Management Gateway and related services.
• Assists with software upgrades to maintain vendor and hardware lifecycle compliance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

MECM

Software packaging

Patch management

PowerShell

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Sites and Services

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

DELL Client System Inventory Agent

Active Directory Sites and Services

Group Policy Management

Job description

Work Location

Role is fully onsite

Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Work Location

Role is fully onsite

Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Daily Responsibilities

• Manages SCDOT Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management environment, which includes Microsoft Best Practices while deploying software and patch management in accordance with SCDOT agency and IT Services policy and procedures.
• Deploys Microsoft Windows operating system and patches, Microsoft Office Suite, and patches as well as other agency software as needed to maintain compliance with licenses and agency policies. Deploys DELL and other hardware patches to production servers, endpoints and hardware accessories as needed to maintain compliance with licenses and agency policies.
• Provides reports on the status of software deployments, versions, and patch levels for all SCDOT servers, desktops, laptops, and tablets.
• Monitors Microsoft AppLocker settings and logs and recommends settings on servers and endpoints.
• Maintains open communication with Desktop Support Manager and IT Systems concerning Microsoft MECM environment and software deployment needs.
• Monitors Cloud Management Gateway.
• Assists with upgrading software on servers and endpoints devices to maintain compliance with vendor software life cycle, hardware life cycle, and schedule upgrades to software.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Monthly Responsibilities

• Observes and checks on available hardware and software patches from DELL, Microsoft, and Recast for monthly patch management of servers, endpoints, and hardware accessories.
• Attend Endpoint Technician meeting each month.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM).
• 3+ years of experience packaging software for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) distribution to Windows Client using Bare Metal and Software Center.
• 3+ years of experience with hardware and software patch management using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) and DELL Client System Inventory Agent.
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft PowerShell.
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft DNS.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft DHCP scopes.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Sites and Services.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft AppLocker.
• Experience with Microsoft Group Policy.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune.
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Management Gateway.
• Experience with Recast Server and Manage Right Click Tools.

Required Education/Certifications

• Associate’s degree or higher