Principal Desktop Engineer

T. Rowe Price; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy

Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking an experienced IT professional to lead modernization and automation initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in Windows and macOS systems in large enterprise environments. Responsibilities include improving end-user experiences, managing desktop services, and leading automation efforts. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science, extensive experience in IT engineering, and a background in regulated industries. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT engineering roles, including leadership responsibilities.
• Expertise in OS deployment, imaging, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization initiatives such as Windows 11 upgrades.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders for desktop services.
• Drive automation and improve user experience through scripting.

Skills

Windows and macOS expertise

SCCM/MECM

Microsoft Intune

PowerShell scripting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft SCCM

Intune

Job description

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity. - **Drive Modernization & Automation:** Champion initiatives such as Windows 11 upgrades, Intune and Autopilot adoption, zero‐touch provisioning, and self‐service or self‐healing solutions to improve efficiency and user experience.- **Partner with Stakeholders:** Act as the primary subject‐matter expert for desktop services, collaborating with IT and business leaders to align solutions with user needs, security requirements, and operational goals.- **Education & Experience:** Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience, with 10+ years in IT engineering and 5+ years in enterprise desktop or end‐user computing roles, including leadership responsibilities.- **Desktop Platform Expertise:** Deep, hands‐on knowledge of Windows and macOS in large enterprise environments, including OS deployment, imaging, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.- **Endpoint Management Mastery:** Expert‐level experience with Microsoft SCCM/MECM and Microsoft Intune, including software distribution, patching, compliance, and co‐management models.- **Automation & Scripting:** Proven ability to automate endpoint operations using PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting, including support for zero touch‐touch provisioning and configuration management.- **Leadership & Communication:** Demonstrated experience leading enterprise testing strategies, pilot programs, and vendor technical evaluations, including POCs and data‐driven recommendations for platform and tooling decisions.- **Large‐Scale Environment Experience:** Leadership experience supporting thousands of endpoints across multiple locations and hybrid work models.- **Modern Endpoint Initiatives:** Direct experience with Windows 365 Cloud PC, Autopilot, Intune‐first strategies, or major OS migrations (e.g., Windows 10 to 11).- **Innovation Mindset:** A track record of improving end‐user experience through automation, analytics, or modern support models.- **Regulated Industry Background:** Experience in financial services or similarly regulated environments with strong compliance and availability requirements.- **Vendor & Financial Management:** Experience managing OEMs, software vendors, and service providers, including budgeting, licensing optimization, and contract oversight.Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you. Featured employee benefits to enrich your life: Competitive compensation Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits