Senior Endpoint Engineering Lead (Windows/Linux) - Remote

University of North Texas System

Denton, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours
Remote work arrangements
UNT scholarship
36 days PTO
Clear work priorities
Transparent leadership

Job summary

University of North Texas System in Denton, TX, seeks a Senior System Administrator Manager to lead Windows endpoint engineering, automation, security, and lifecycle management for thousands of endpoints across university computing environments.

You will oversee Windows and Unix/Linux endpoint operations, mentor staff, and drive automation, security, and compliance initiatives in a collaborative IT culture that supports teaching, research, and administration.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field and six years of computing experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of Windows endpoint administration and enterprise endpoint management.
  • Working knowledge of Unix/Linux endpoint administration and lifecycle management.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Intune, MECM/SCCM, Windows Autopilot, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Strong PowerShell scripting, Microsoft Graph, Azure Automation, and process automation skills.
  • Knowledge of application deployment, operating system deployment, endpoint security, vulnerability management, patch management, privilege management, and compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to manage large-scale endpoint environments while maintaining endpoint health, security, availability, and compliance.
  • Ability to develop and implement endpoint automation, modernization, and service improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to analyze operational and security data to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and serve as a senior escalation resource.
  • Ability to develop technical documentation, standards, procedures, and knowledge resources.
  • Ability to train, mentor, and cross-train technical staff.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain Academic Technologies Windows endpoints and provide secondary administration and support for Unix/Linux endpoint systems.
  • Manage endpoint lifecycle services, including deployment, configuration, application management, operating system management, patching, security, and compliance.
  • Administer endpoint management technologies including Intune, MECM/SCCM, Windows Autopilot, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Develop and maintain automation solutions utilizing PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Azure Automation, and related technologies.
  • Monitor endpoint health, vulnerabilities, security risks, and compliance status and coordinate remediation activities.
  • Manage endpoint identity, privilege, and access controls.
  • Develop and implement endpoint management strategies, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as the senior escalation resource for complex endpoint and automation issues.
  • Collaborate with university and system IT staff, vendors, faculty, researchers, and other stakeholders to support endpoint services.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, service metrics, and knowledge resources.
  • Train, mentor, and cross-train technical staff to improve organizational capability and continuity.
  • Research, evaluate, test, and implement new endpoint technologies and management capabilities that support university objectives.'],
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  • job_summary_short":"<p>University of North Texas in Denton is seeking a Senior System Administrator Manager to lead Windows endpoint engineering, automation, and lifecycle management for thousands of endpoints and secure university computing environments.</p><p>The role oversees Windows and Unix/Linux endpoint operations, mentors staff, and drives automation, security, and compliance initiatives in a collaborative, research-focused IT division.</p>",
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Skills

Windows endpoint management
Unix/Linux endpoint management
PowerShell scripting
Microsoft Entra ID
Intune/MECM/SCCM
Active Directory
Azure Automation
Automation mindset
Security & compliance
Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MECM/SCCM
Intune
Windows Autopilot
Active Directory
Entra ID

Job description

University of North Texas System in Denton, TX, seeks a Senior System Administrator Manager to lead Windows endpoint engineering, automation, security, and lifecycle management for thousands of endpoints across university computing environments.

You will oversee Windows and Unix/Linux endpoint operations, mentor staff, and drive automation, security, and compliance initiatives in a collaborative IT culture that supports teaching, research, and administration.

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