MECM Administrator

Navitas Partners, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Client in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) Administrator to manage endpoint configuration, software deployment, patch management, and compliance across servers and client devices.

The role involves maintaining MECM infrastructure, deploying operating system and application updates, monitoring security settings, and ensuring compliance with agency IT policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of MECM experience across endpoints and servers.
• 3+ years packaging software with MECM via Bare Metal and Software Center.
• 3+ years patch management with MECM and DELL Client System Inventory Agent.
• 2+ years of PowerShell scripting.
• 1+ year of Active Directory administration.
• 1+ year of DNS management.
• 1+ year of DHCP scope management.
• 1+ year of Sites and Services administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage MECM environment per Microsoft best practices and SCDOT IT policies.
• Deploy Windows OS and Office updates using MECM.
• Patch deployment across devices including DELL hardware.
• Package and distribute software via MECM and Software Center.
• Generate reports on deployments, versions, and compliance.
• Monitor AppLocker settings and logs.
• Support CMG for cloud-based endpoint management.
• Coordinate with Desktop Support and IT Systems teams.
• Assist with endpoint upgrades to maintain vendor lifecycle compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PowerShell

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Sites and Services

Tools

MECM

Bare Metal deployment

Software Center

DELL Client System Inventory Agent

AppLocker

Group Policy (GPO)

Intune

CMG

Job description

Client is seeking an experienced Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) Administrator to manage endpoint configuration, software deployment, patch management, and compliance across servers and client devices. The role involves maintaining Microsoft MECM infrastructure, deploying operating system and application updates, monitoring endpoint security settings, and ensuring compliance with agency IT policies and procedures.

Daily Responsibilities

• Manage the Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) environment in accordance with Microsoft best practices and SCDOT IT policies.
• Deploy Microsoft Windows operating systems, Windows patches, Microsoft Office updates, and other agency software.
• Manage hardware and software patch deployments for DELL and other hardware across servers, desktops, laptops, tablets, and accessories.
• Package and distribute software to Windows clients using MECM, Bare Metal deployment, and Software Center.
• Generate reports on software deployments, versions, patch levels, and compliance across SCDOT devices.
• Monitor Microsoft AppLocker settings and logs and recommend appropriate configurations for servers and endpoints.
• Monitor the Cloud Management Gateway and support endpoint management operations.
• Coordinate with the Desktop Support Manager and IT Systems team regarding software deployment requirements and MECM operations.
• Assist with software and endpoint upgrades to maintain vendor lifecycle compliance and support scheduled refresh activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

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

Preferred Skills

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