Windows Client Engineer – Endpoint & Vulnerability Remediation

Apex Systems; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Ibrido; USD 90.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

HSA

Descrizione del lavoro

Apex Systems seeks a Windows Client Engineer to manage and modernize the Windows endpoint environment through Microsoft Intune and SCCM, focusing on reducing vulnerability risk in production environments.

The role is a 1-year contract with a hybrid schedule in Pittsburgh; 2+ years of relevant experience or 4+ years without a degree are considered. Proficiency with Intune, SCCM, and PowerShell is required.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Candidates without a degree will be considered with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Intune, SCCM/Configuration Manager, and PowerShell.

Mansioni

• Review outstanding vulnerabilities identified through Tenable, including Tenable.io, Nessus, and Tenable Security Center, and own endpoint remediation from initial finding through closure.
• Build, test, and deploy remediation solutions using Intune and SCCM, including application updates, patches, registry/configuration changes, and scripted fixes.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, detection, and remediation.
• Build detection and remediation logic for Intune proactive remediations and SCCM configuration items.
• Package and deploy third-party application updates using tools such as Intune Win32 apps, SCCM application deployments, and Patch My PC.
• Manage Windows patching through Windows Update for Business, WSUS, and SCCM software update groups.
• Partner with the security/vulnerability management team to triage findings, validate remediation, and identify potential false positives.
• Track remediation progress and report on patch compliance, coverage, outstanding vulnerabilities, and SLAs.
• Maintain Windows configuration baselines and security hardening standards, including CIS and DISA STIG alignment.
• Support Intune/SCCM co-management, device onboarding, compliance policies, and Conditional Access.
• Document remediation processes and establish repeatable, well-tested deployment procedures that minimize impact to production users.

Conoscenze

Windows client/server OS

Vulnerability remediation

Intune

SCCM/Configuration Manager

PowerShell

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree

4+ years experience without a degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We are looking for a Windows Client Engineer to manage and modernize the Windows endpoint environment through Microsoft Intune and SCCM/Configuration Manager, with a primary focus on reducing vulnerability risk.

Job Details

Job#: 3054635

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Hybrid role - Tuesday and Friday from home

Contract Role - 1 year

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2+ years of relevant experience


• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant experience


• Candidates without a degree will be considered with 4+ years of relevant experience

Top 3 Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Client/Server operating systems


• Ability to independently investigate and remediate vulnerabilities


• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, SCCM/Configuration Manager, and PowerShell

Key Responsibilities

• Review outstanding vulnerabilities identified through Tenable, including Tenable.io, Nessus, and Tenable Security Center, and own endpoint remediation from initial finding through closure


• Build, test, and deploy remediation solutions using Intune and SCCM, including application updates, patches, registry/configuration changes, and scripted fixes


• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, detection, and remediation


• Build detection and remediation logic for Intune proactive remediations and SCCM configuration items


• Package and deploy third-party application updates using tools such as Intune Win32 apps, SCCM application deployments, and Patch My PC


• Manage Windows patching through Windows Update for Business, WSUS, and SCCM software update groups


• Partner with the security/vulnerability management team to triage findings, validate remediation, and identify potential false positives


• Track remediation progress and report on patch compliance, coverage, outstanding vulnerabilities, and SLAs


• Maintain Windows configuration baselines and security hardening standards, including CIS and DISA STIG alignment


• Support Intune/SCCM co-management, device onboarding, compliance policies, and Conditional Access


• Document remediation processes and establish repeatable, well-tested deployment procedures that minimize impact to production users

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant Windows endpoint engineering experience when meeting the degree requirements, or 4+ years of relevant experience without a degree


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Client/Server operating systems


• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Intune and SCCM/Configuration Manager


• Experience with application packaging and deployment


• Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation, detection, and remediation


• Experience with Windows patch management using Windows Update for Business, WSUS, SCCM, or similar technologies


• Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts and tools, with Tenable strongly preferred; experience with Qualys or Rapid7 is also relevant


• Understanding of CVEs, CVSS scoring, and vulnerability remediation


• Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and Entra ID/Azure AD


• Ability to independently investigate vulnerabilities, identify appropriate remediation, test changes, and deploy fixes with minimal disruption to end users

Nice to Have

• Experience with PSADT, Patch My PC, MSI, or MSIX application packaging


• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and vulnerability management


• Knowledge of CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs


• Microsoft MD-102 or SC-200 certification


• CompTIA Security+ certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection


• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)


• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure and contributions typically within 30 days of starting


• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)


• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions


• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts


• On‑demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Company Information

Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.

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