IT Engineer Senior

Center for Public Partnerships & Research

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 81,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking an experienced IT Engineer Senior to lead enterprise endpoint management and Windows/macOS/Linux workspace technologies, including MECM, Intune, Jamf, and Group Policy. The role focuses on automation, cloud services, and Microsoft 365, with a strong emphasis on security, reliability, and cross-team collaboration.

The ideal candidate has multiple years of enterprise endpoint management experience, strong scripting skills (PowerShell/Python), and a track record of

Qualifications

Seven years of relevant experience at minimum or equivalent combined with education.
Three years of enterprise-scale endpoint management experience.
Three years of experience supporting workstation management technologies (MECM/SCCM, Intune, Jamf, Group Policy, Print Management, License Management, Endpoint Security, Virtualization, Anywhere365).
Two years of experience administering Microsoft 365 or cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, maintain, and administer workstation management systems and endpoint platforms.
Administer MECM, Intune, Jamf, Group Policy, print management, endpoint security, software distribution.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex endpoint issues.
Collaborate with Security, Networking, and Enterprise Systems teams for secure services.
Administer and support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra ID, Azure, Power Platform.
Develop automation using PowerShell or Python; build tools to improve efficiency and reporting.
Lead technical projects and participate in enterprise technology strategy.
Create and maintain technical documentation; mentor peers.

Skills

Endpoint management

Automation

PowerShell

Cloud platforms

Microsoft 365

Proactive leadership

Git or source control

Terraform/Ansible

Project management

Endpoint security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

MECM/SCCM

Intune

Jamf

Group Policy

Print Management

License Management

Azure

Entra ID

Power Platform

Git

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Position Overview

The IT Engineer Senior serves as a senior technical resource within the Information Technology Workstation Technologies (ITWT) team and is responsible for the engineering, integration, administration, automation, and support of enterprise endpoint management systems, workstation technologies, Microsoft 365 services, cloud platforms, and related enterprise applications. The role provides advanced technical leadership in the deployment, operation, and continual improvement of critical campus technology services supporting administrative, academic, and research functions across the University of Kansas. The position is responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise endpoint management systems, public computing environments, print management platforms, software licensing infrastructure, Microsoft 365 services, cloud resources, and associated automation frameworks. Working collaboratively with Information Technology Enterprise Systems, Security, Networking, and Technology Support Centers, this position develops and implements scalable technology solutions while ensuring operational continuity, security, and service reliability for over 12,000 managed devices and associated enterprise services. This position serves as a senior escalation resource and participates in the design, implementation, documentation, automation, and lifecycle management of University technology services. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (i.e. H-1B).

35% - Enterprise Endpoint & Workstation Engineering

Design, deploy, maintain, and administer workstation management systems and endpoint platforms.
Administer MECM, Intune, Jamf, Group Policy, print management, endpoint security, software distribution, and related technologies.
Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex endpoint and infrastructure issues.
Coordinate with Security, Networking, and Enterprise Systems teams to maintain secure and compliant endpoint services.

20% - Enterprise Applications & Microsoft 365 Services

Administer and support enterprise applications and services including Microsoft 365 technologies such as Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Entra ID, Azure resources, Power Platform, and related cloud services.
Support licensing, identity management, monitoring, operational maintenance, and configuration of assigned systems.
Participate in service upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.

15% - Automation, Scripting & Infrastructure Modernization

Develop and maintain PowerShell, Python, or similar automation solutions.
Build tools and workflows that improve operational efficiency, reporting, deployment, compliance, and systems management.
Utilize source control and modern development practices where appropriate.
Contribute to automated deployment and infrastructure-as-code initiatives.

15% - Project Leadership & Technology Strategy

Lead technical implementation efforts for new workstation and enterprise technologies.
Participate as a subject matter expert on enterprise projects.
Evaluate emerging technologies and develop recommendations for service improvements.
Assist in roadmap planning and lifecycle management activities.

10% - Knowledge Management & Collaboration

Create and maintain technical documentation.
Provide technical mentorship to peers and support staff.
Deliver knowledge transfer activities and technical training.
Represent ITWT on enterprise workgroups and committees.

5% - On-Call / Emergency Support & Other Duties

Participate in after-hours support and major incident response as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED and seven years relevant experience, Associate Degree and five years relevant experience, or Bachelor's Degree and three years relevant experience.
Three years of enterprise-scale endpoint management experience.
Three years of experience supporting workstation management technologies including several of the following:

MECM/SCCM
Intune
Jamf
Group Policy
Print Management
License Management
Endpoint Security
Virtualization
Anywhere365

Two years of experience administering enterprise applications, Microsoft 365 services, cloud platforms, or related infrastructure.
Experience using PowerShell or similar automation technologies.
Experience supporting large-scale managed endpoint environments.
Demonstrated experience leading technical projects or implementations.
Excellent written communication skills.