Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer to lead enterprise endpoint management efforts in a regulated environment. The role focuses on physical endpoints and Microsoft Virtual Desktop (MVD), with emphasis on secure, scalable solutions and automation.

Hybrid work arrangement based in Durham, NC. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in enterprise Windows endpoint environments, strong expertise with Intune, SCCM/MECM, CMG, and MVD/AVD, plus Azure AD and Defender products.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing enterprise Windows endpoint environments.
• Hands-on experience with Intune, SCCM/MECM, CMG.
• Experience with MVD/AVD environments.
• Knowledge of Azure AD and Defender for Endpoint/Identity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for physical endpoint and MVD environments.
• Design, deploy, and maintain endpoint management solutions (Intune, SCCM, CMG).
• Drive endpoint modernization, cloud-based management, and automation.
• Integrate endpoints with Azure AD and Defender products.
• Develop and enforce endpoint security policies for CUI compliance.
• Manage OS deployments, patching, app packaging, and software distribution.
• Troubleshoot complex endpoint issues; provide guidance to teams.

Skills

Endpoint management

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS

Tools

Microsoft Intune

SCCM/MECM

Cloud Management Gateway (CMG)

Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Active Directory

Defender for Endpoint/Identity

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer to join a leading organization within the government contracting and technology services industry. The Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert for both physical and Microsoft Virtual Desktop (MVD) environments, leading endpoint modernization initiatives and ensuring secure, scalable endpoint management solutions that support highly regulated environments. This position is a hybrid role based in Durham, NC.

Responsibilities of the Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer:

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for physical endpoint and Microsoft Virtual Desktop (MVD) environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise endpoint management solutions using Microsoft Intune, SCCM, and Cloud Management Gateway (CMG).
• Drive endpoint modernization efforts, including cloud-based management and automation initiatives.
• Integrate endpoint platforms with Azure AD, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Identity.
• Develop and enforce endpoint security policies to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage operating system deployments, patch management, application packaging, and software distribution.
• Troubleshoot complex endpoint issues and provide technical guidance to infrastructure and security teams.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and systems engineering teams to improve endpoint performance, reliability, and security posture.

Qualifications of the Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer:

• 6+ years of experience managing enterprise Windows endpoint environments.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM, and Cloud Management Gateway (CMG).
• Hands-on experience administering Microsoft Virtual Desktop (MVD) or Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
• Experience with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD/Entra ID), Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Identity.
• Knowledge of endpoint security best practices and compliance frameworks related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Experience with Windows imaging, operating system deployment, patch management, and endpoint lifecycle management.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.

Compensation for the Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $115,000 - $130,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Hybrid work schedule in Durham, NC

This job opens for applications on 10/02/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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