Senior Endpoints Systems Administrator

Nabors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is seeking a Senior Endpoint Administrator to oversee and modernize our endpoint environment within a hybrid infrastructure at our Houston site. You will drive secure, scalable device management using SCCM/Intune, Windows 11, and Autopilot.

The role emphasizes automation, patching, and policy modernization while collaborating with security, IT, and helpdesk teams to ensure optimal user experience across corporate devices.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in endpoint management (enterprise environment).
• Strong hands-on expertise with SCCM and Microsoft Intune.
• Experience managing Windows 10/11 lifecycle, patching, and compliance.
• Solid knowledge of Autopilot provisioning and modern device management.
• Experience with Group Policy (GPO) and transitioning to cloud-based policies.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and remediation.
• Working experience with Microsoft Graph API for automation/reporting.
• Strong understanding of endpoint security (BitLocker, Crowdstrike, compliance policies).
• Experience in co-managed environments (SCCM + Intune) preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex endpoint deployment, and policy issues.
• Strong collaboration skills with infrastructure, security, and helpdesk teams.
• Focus on automation, scalability, and improving user experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support endpoint environments using SCCM and Intune.
• Oversee Windows 10/11 lifecycle management, including upgrades and patching.
• Implement and maintain Autopilot provisioning for device onboarding.
• Administer and optimise Group Policy (GPO) and cloud-based device configurations.
• Ensure endpoint compliance with organisational security and patching standards.
• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Deploy and manage enterprise applications across endpoints.
• Monitor endpoint health, compliance, and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot complex endpoint policy, and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and helpdesk and controls/automation teams.

Skills

Endpoint management

SCCM

Intune

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph API

Automation

GPO

Security

Co-managed SCCM+Intune

Patch management

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Tools

SCCM

Intune

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Endpoint Administrator is responsible for managing and modernising the organisation's endpoint environment across a hybrid infrastructure. This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and efficient device management solutions using Microsoft Endpoint Manager (SCCM & Intune), Windows 11, and modern provisioning methods such as Autopilot.

This position plays a key role in improving endpoint security, automating processes, and ensuring a seamless user experience across corporate devices.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in endpoint management (enterprise environment)


• Strong hands‑on expertise with SCCM (Configuration Manager) and Microsoft Intune


• Experience managing Windows 10/11 lifecycle, patching, and compliance


• Solid knowledge of Autopilot provisioning and modern device management


• Experience with Group Policy (GPO) and transitioning to cloud-based policies


• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and remediation


• Working experience with Microsoft Graph API for automation/reporting


• Strong understanding of endpoint security (BitLocker, Crowdstrike, compliance policies)


• Experience in co‑managed environments (SCCM + Intune) preferred


• Ability to troubleshoot complex endpoint deployment, and policy issues


• Strong collaboration skills with infrastructure, security, and helpdesk teams


• Focus on automation, scalability, and improving user experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in hybrid (on‑prem + cloud) environments


• Knowledge of modern device management and Zero Trust concepts


• Exposure to macOS or mobile device management is a plus

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities


• Effective communication and collaboration skills


• Focus on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDIDITIONS

• Office environment.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision


• Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be currently authorised to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support endpoint environments using SCCM and Intune


• Oversee Windows 10/11 lifecycle management, including upgrades and patching


• Implement and maintain Autopilot provisioning for device onboarding


• Administer and optimise Group Policy (GPO) and cloud-based device configurations


• Ensure endpoint compliance with organisational security and patching standards


• Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph


• Deploy and manage enterprise applications across endpoints


• Monitor endpoint health, compliance, and performance metrics


• Troubleshoot complex endpoint policy, and deployment issues


• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and helpdesk and controls/automation teams

About Us

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.