Senior Endpoint & Desktop Engineer – SCCM & Workspace ONE

Cognizant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contribution

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in New York, NY is hiring for a senior Desktop Engineer to manage enterprise-grade endpoint environments. The role emphasizes SCCM-based software deployment, OS imaging, and lifecycle management, with VMware Workspace ONE for mobile enrollment and security.

Hybrid and remote considerations are noted, with a strong focus on security controls and automation. Ideal candidates will bring 8–10 years of EUC experience, deep SCCM expertise (software distribution, patching, OSD, task

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in Desktop Engineering, Endpoint Management, or EUC environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SCCM / Configuration Manager, including Software Distribution, Patch Management, OS Deployment, Task Sequences, Collections Management.
• Proven expertise in VMware Workspace ONE Administration.
• Experience implementing endpoint security and compliance controls.
• Exposure to hybrid and remote workforce support models.
• Experience with automation and scripting for operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise-scale desktop environments using SCCM to ensure secure, stable, and consistent software deployment, patching, and configuration management.
• Design, implement, and optimize SCCM collections, task sequences, and deployment strategies to improve operational efficiency and deployment success rates.
• Create, maintain, and enhance Windows operating system images to support standardized device builds and lifecycle management.
• Monitor SCCM infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively drive remediation activities.
• Administer and support VMware Workspace ONE for mobile device enrollment, configuration, management, and security.
• Configure compliance policies, device profiles, and application deployments to maintain security and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement endpoint protection controls, including encryption, antivirus, and configuration baselines.
• Develop automation solutions and scripts to streamline endpoint administration and reduce manual effort.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to software deployment, endpoint configuration, device enrollment, and application distribution.
• Partner with Service Desk, Infrastructure, Network, and Application teams to resolve escalations and improve service delivery.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.
• Analyze endpoint performance trends and recommend improvements to enhance user experience and operational reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives supporting secure, efficient, and modern digital workplace services.

Skills

SCCM

Desktop Support

Endpoint

Windows OS / Mac OS

Tools

VMware Workspace ONE

Job description

Cognizant in New York, NY is hiring for a senior Desktop Engineer to manage enterprise-grade endpoint environments. The role emphasizes SCCM-based software deployment, OS imaging, and lifecycle management, with VMware Workspace ONE for mobile enrollment and security.

Hybrid and remote considerations are noted, with a strong focus on security controls and automation. Ideal candidates will bring 8–10 years of EUC experience, deep SCCM expertise (software distribution, patching, OSD, task