Senior Endpoint Systems Engineer (HYBRID: Chicago)

Tempus AI; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus AI seeks a Senior Endpoint Systems Engineer to own the architecture and lifecycle of our global endpoint fleet across Windows and macOS. Lead deployment, configuration, and security strategies while mentoring the IT team to ensure a secure digital employee experience.

You will drive modernization through Intune, Jamf Pro, and Workspace ONE, with a focus on zero-touch provisioning and scalable automation to empower a hybrid workforce in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in endpoint engineering within an enterprise environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of Windows and macOS deployment methodologies.
• Hands-on experience configuring Intune, Jamf Pro and Workspace ONE at scale.

Responsibilities

• Architect, optimize, and maintain global Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) infrastructure.
• Design scalable deployment, provisioning, and configuration management workflows for Windows and macOS fleets.
• Standardize deployment frameworks using Windows Autopilot and ABM for zero-touch provisioning.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell for Windows; Bash/Zsh/Python for macOS).
• Engineer endpoint security baselines (CIS Benchmarks), encryption (BitLocker/FileVault), and EDR deployments.
• Lead IAM integrations with Entra ID/Okta and SSO extensions for endpoints.
• Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support and mentor junior IT staff.
• Maintain roadmaps and write SOPs for endpoint technologies.

Skills

Endpoint engineering

Windows/macOS mastery

Leadership & communication

Project leadership

Scripting proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Jamf Pro

Workspace ONE

PowerShell

Bash/Zsh

Python

Job description

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus's proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Location: Hybrid: Chicago (3 days on-site)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Endpoint Systems Engineer to join our IT team. In this role, you will serve as the primary architect and technical lead for the health, security, compliance, and lifecycle management of our global endpoint fleet. Our environment features a balanced mix of both Windows and macOS devices. We need a senior professional with deep, dual-platform expertise who can design scalable deployment workflows, architect robust endpoint security configurations, and optimize our enterprise toolset—specifically Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro, and Workspace ONE. As a senior member of the team, you will drive technical strategy, lead complex integration projects, and mentor junior IT staff to ensure a seamless and secure digital employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise MDM Architecture: Architect, optimize, and maintain our global Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) infrastructure using Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro, and VMware Workspace ONE.
• Strategic Fleet Engineering: Design and scale automated deployment, provisioning, and configuration management workflows for a balanced fleet of Windows 10/11 and macOS hardware.
• Modern Provisioning & Lifecycle: Standardize and evolve modern deployment frameworks utilizing Windows Autopilot, Apple Business Manager (ABM), and Automated Device Enrollment to achieve zero-touch provisioning.
• Advanced Scripting & Automation: Develop, test, and maintain robust code repositories (PowerShell for Windows; Bash/Zsh/Python for macOS) to automate complex administrative tasks, custom reporting, and API integrations.
• Security & Compliance Governance: Partner closely with the Security team to engineer and enforce endpoint security baselines (e.g., CIS Benchmarks), disk encryption protocols (BitLocker, FileVault), and EDR/antivirus agent deployments.
• Identity & Access Architecture: Lead the integration of endpoint platforms with enterprise identity and access management (IAM) systems (e.g., Entra ID, Okta), including modern single sign-on (SSO) extensions.
• Tier 3/4 Escalation & Mentorship: Act as the highest tier of technical escalation for complex endpoint, OS, and software issues. Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical training to Tier 1/2 service desk and junior systems administrators.
• Roadmapping & Documentation: Maintain a forward-looking roadmap for endpoint technologies, evaluate emerging tools, and author authoritative architectural diagrams and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 5–8+ years of dedicated experience in endpoint engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure architecture within an enterprise environment.
• Dual-Platform Mastery: Comprehensive, expert-level knowledge of both Windows and macOS operating systems, system internals, and enterprise deployment methodologies.
• Enterprise Tooling Expertise: Deep hands-on engineering experience configuring and managing Microsoft Intune, Jamf Pro, and Workspace ONE at scale.
• Advanced Scripting: Strong proficiency in PowerShell and Bash/Zsh (Python or Swift is a significant plus) for advanced automation, custom scripts, and utilizing MDM APIs.
• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead projects independently, collaborate across multi-functional engineering teams, and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000 annually. The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.