Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer

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

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer to lead enterprise Windows endpoint management and modernization in a highly regulated environment. The role covers physical endpoints, Microsoft Virtual/Desktop, and security integrations.

Based in Durham, NC with a hybrid schedule, you will design and implement Intune, SCCM, CMG, and Azure AD integrations while guiding security policy, patching, imaging, and automation to meet regulatory CUI requirements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing enterprise Windows endpoint environments.
• Hands-on with Intune, SCCM/MECM and CMG.
• Experience with MVD/AVD and Azure AD/Defender suites.
• Knowledge of CUI compliance and endpoint security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for physical endpoints and MVD environments.
• Design and maintain endpoint management solutions using Intune, SCCM, CMG.
• Drive modernization, cloud-based management, and automation initiatives.
• Integrate endpoints with Azure AD, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Identity.
• Develop/ enforce endpoint security policies to protect CUI and regulatory compliance.
• Manage OS deployments, patching, packaging, and software distribution.
• Troubleshoot complex endpoint issues and guide infrastructure/security teams.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and systems teams to improve performance and security.

Skills

Experience with enterprise Windows

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting and documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or CS

Tools

Microsoft Intune

SCCM/MECM

CMG (Cloud Management Gateway)

Azure Active Directory | Entra ID

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Identity

Azure Virtual Desktop / MVD

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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