Engineer III, Endpoint Engineering

World Courier; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision care

Wellness program

Professional development

Mentorship programs

Volunteer activities

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a senior Endpoint Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Intune policies for a global workforce. You will lead transitions from on‑prem to cloud solutions and prepare for Entra migrations while ensuring security, usability, and scalability.

The role requires deep experience with AD/GP, Graph API automation, and multiple MDMs across enterprise endpoints. Strong collaboration with security and infrastructure teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and implementing Intune policies for large enterprises.
• Proven ability to transition on‑prem policies to cloud‑based solutions with Intune.
• Strong knowledge of AD/GP and cloud identity.
• Experience with Graph API for automation and endpoint workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize Intune policies for endpoint and user management.
• Lead migration of on‑prem policies to cloud‑based solutions; prepare for Entra migrations.
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure to ensure scalable, user‑friendly policy design.
• Provide guidance on endpoint hardening and compliance with CIS Levels 1 & 2.

Skills

Intune policies

Endpoint management

Active Directory

Group Policy

Microsoft Graph API

Azure Active Directory

Education

Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

Bachelors in CS/IT or related field

Tools

MECM

Intune

Jamf

NinjaOne

Microsoft Entra

Job description

* Develop, implement, and optimize **Intune policies** tailored to endpoint and user management, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance standards.* Lead the transition of on-premises policies to cloud-based solutions, including **Microsoft Intune**, preparing for future migration to **Microsoft Entra**.* Harmonize business requirements from application owners with endpoint policies to balance usability and security while maintaining operational excellence.* Ensure endpoint policies are scalable and adaptable to meet the needs of a large, global organization with tens of thousands of users and endpoints.- Design, implement, and manage **Active Directory** and **Group Policies** to support endpoint and user requirements across a global organization.- Leverage **Microsoft cloud-native technologies**, including **Microsoft Graph API**, to streamline and automate endpoint management tasks.* Collaborate with infrastructure teams, application owners, and business stakeholders to implement endpoint solutions that meet organizational needs.* Represent the user experience in cross-domain discussions, advocating for end-user productivity and minimizing disruption during policy changes.* Work closely with security teams to address ad-hoc requests, ensuring endpoint solutions align with security goals while prioritizing usability.* Act as a liaison between infrastructure and security teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on endpoint-related initiatives.* Field security-related requests and collaborate with security teams to ensure endpoint policies adhere to CIS (Center for Internet Security) Levels 1 & 2 benchmarks.* Provide guidance on endpoint hardening practices, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and compliant while prioritizing the user experience.* Participate in security meetings as needed, offering technical expertise and insights into endpoint engineering strategies.* Proven expertise in managing endpoint platforms such as MECM, Intune, Jamf, NinjaOne, and other similar tools.* Demonstrated ability to transition on-premises policies to cloud-based solutions, particularly Intune, and prepare for Microsoft Entra migrations.* Experience with **Microsoft cloud-native technologies**, including **Microsoft Graph API**, **Azure Active Directory**, and related tools for endpoint management and automation.* Exceptional troubleshooting skills across endpoint engineering platforms, operating systems, and user domains.* Experience navigating large global organizations with tens of thousands of users and endpoints, including integrated and non-integrated entities.* **Self-starter with a proactive mindset**, capable of managing multiple responsibilities, projects, and demands in a highly dynamic global environment across multiple time zones.* Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, driving initiatives forward while maintaining accountability and focus.* Strong collaboration skills to engage effectively across domains and organizational levels, ensuring alignment between infrastructure, security, and business teams.- 20+ years of experience in endpoint engineering, with a primary focus on **Active Directory**, **Group Policy Management**, and **Intune policies** as they relate to endpoints and users.* Experience working in enterprise-scale environments with complex endpoint requirements.* Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar.* Strong familiarity with Microsoft Entra and its integration into endpoint and identity management strategies.- **Self-Motivation and Independence**: Ability to work autonomously, managing competing priorities and navigating complex global environments with confidence and efficiency.- **User-Centric Approach**: Ability to prioritize user experience and productivity in policy design and implementation.- **Problem-Solving**: Proficiency in identifying and resolving complex endpoint engineering issues.- **Collaboration**: Strong ability to work across teams and domains, fostering partnerships between infrastructure, security, and business units.- **Communication**: Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and advocate for user experience in cross-functional discussions.We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visitCencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them.We're a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.2.) **Be Wary of Unrealistic Promises:** Exercise caution If a job posting offers high salaries and minimal qualifications. Legitimate jobs will have realistic expectations and provide detailed job requirements. Jobs at Cencora can be found on Cencora.com/careers