Senior Device Management Engineer

Samtec Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec Inc. in New Albany, Indiana, is seeking a Senior Device Management Engineer to own and evolve our endpoint management ecosystem across a diverse device fleet.

You’ll be the subject‑matter expert for device lifecycle, security tooling, and automation—keeping endpoints healthy, secure, and consistently managed at scale across Windows and macOS. Responsibilities include deploying and patching software, managing co‑management configurations, writing PowerShell scripts, and mentoring junior IT

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on in endpoint/device management roles.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and co-management (preferred).
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize endpoint management solutions across Windows and macOS environments using cloud-based and on-premises platforms.
• Manage software deployment, patching, and inventory through deployment and asset management tooling.
• Administer endpoint security and application control policies and respond to policy exceptions.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate device provisioning, compliance remediation, and reporting workflows.
• Own the full device lifecycle: enrollment, configuration baseline, patching cadence, and retirement.
• Maintain co-management configurations bridging on-premises and cloud-native management; optimize workload assignments as the environment matures.
• Build and enforce compliance policies and security configurations aligned with standards.
• Troubleshoot complex endpoint issues across hardware, OS, and management tooling layers.
• Document runbooks, configurations, and processes; train and mentor junior IT staff.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Endpoint management

Cloud platforms

Windows/macOS management

Patch management

Automation scripting

Identity & access management

Troubleshooting

Co-management experience

Tools

Mac management platform

Enterprise deployment tooling

Remote management tooling

Configuration management tools

Job description

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High‑Speed Board‑to‑Board, High‑Speed Cables, Mid‑Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Senior Device Management Engineer

About The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Device Management Engineer to own and evolve our endpoint management ecosystem across a diverse device fleet. You’ll be one of the subject matter experts for device lifecycle, security tooling, and automation — keeping our endpoints healthy, secure, and consistently managed at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize endpoint management solutions across Windows and macOS environments using cloud‑based and on‑premises management platforms
• Manage software deployment, patching, and inventory through enterprise deployment and asset management tooling
• Administer endpoint security and application control policies — including allowlisting, ringfencing, and storage controls — and respond to policy exceptions
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate device provisioning, compliance remediation, and reporting workflows
• Own the full device lifecycle: enrollment, configuration baseline, patching cadence, and retirement
• Maintain co‑management configurations bridging on‑premises and cloud‑native management; optimize workload assignments as the environment matures
• Build and enforce compliance policies, conditional access baselines, and security configurations aligned with organizational standards
• Troubleshoot complex endpoint issues across hardware, OS, and management tooling layers
• Document runbooks, configurations, and processes; train and mentor junior IT staff

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in endpoint/device management roles
• Deep expertise with cloud‑based platforms and on‑premises configuration management (co‑management experience strongly preferred)
• Experience managing macOS devices with an enterprise Mac management platform
• Hands‑on experience with endpoint security and application control solutions
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and endpoint management tasks
• Experience with enterprise software deployment and remote management tooling
• Solid understanding of patch management strategy and ring‑based deployment
• Familiarity with cloud identity, Conditional Access, and modern device identity concepts
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows 10/11 and macOS environments

Nice to Have

• Relevant Microsoft or platform‑specific certifications
• Understanding of zero‑trust network access concepts as they relate to endpoints
• Exposure to vulnerability management and endpoint detection platforms
• Experience in manufacturing or enterprise environments with mixed device fleets

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