Endpoint Security & Patch Management Lead

Area Cooperative Educational Services; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Cooperative Educational Services seeks an experienced Endpoint Manager to lead vulnerability remediation, patch deployments, and image maintenance across Mac, Windows, and mobile endpoints. You will configure and manage SCCM and Intune, implement security policies, and automate repetitive tasks with PowerShell.

The role requires 5+ years’ hands-on experience in a Microsoft endpoint environment, strong AD/LDAP and automation skills, and the ability to document infrastructure clearly for IT

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting end-user networks in a Microsoft environment.
• 5+ years of experience using Device management software.
• Hands-on Endpoint Specialist/Manager with process-improvement experience.
• Automation experience including scripting for endpoint management.

Responsibilities

• Work with systems for endpoint device management - software distribution, updates, patching virus protection and imaging.
• Prioritize goals and deadlines by ensuring regularly scheduled technical tasks are completed on time.
• Monitor and maintain server vulnerability risks and patch deployments.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and standards for endpoint management and security.
• Monitor industry trends, technologies, and standards - Research, recommend and apply new technologies as they emerge.
• Clearly document features, technical specifications and infrastructure requirements for technical work and job processes.
• Primarily responsible for the configuration of Mac and Windows endpoint management systems, including software installations, software updates, OS patching, firmware update, antimalware and virus protection.
• In-depth knowledge of SCCM- Design, Implementation, Imaging, Asset Management and Reporting.
• Working knowledge of Intune/Endpoint Management, Azure AD, Autopilot, PDQ Deploy, MDM and implementation.
• Working knowledge of Mac endpoint management, JAMF preferred.
• Experience in Scripting, Windows PowerShell for automation.
• Define and monitor multiple project priorities and provide technical and administrative supervision; ensure appropriate management is apprised of operational status of projects.
• Troubleshooting and support: Resolve technical issues with endpoints and assist with user support when needed.

Skills

Endpoint management

PowerShell

AD/LDAP integration

Automation

Intune

SCCM

MDM

Azure AD

JAMF

PDQ Deploy

Tools

SCCM

Intune/Endpoint Management

PDQ Deploy

JAMF

Azure AD

Job description

Area Cooperative Educational Services seeks an experienced Endpoint Manager to lead vulnerability remediation, patch deployments, and image maintenance across Mac, Windows, and mobile endpoints. You will configure and manage SCCM and Intune, implement security policies, and automate repetitive tasks with PowerShell.

The role requires 5+ years’ hands-on experience in a Microsoft endpoint environment, strong AD/LDAP and automation skills, and the ability to document infrastructure clearly for IT