Windows Endpoint Automation Engineer

The Vanguard Group; Wayne (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard seeks a Senior Windows Endpoint Engineer to lead automation across provisioning, compliance, remediation, and configuration for the Windows fleet. This role focuses on repeatable, safe, scalable patterns and strong observability.

You will implement Intune, SCCM/MECM, Windows Autopilot, and PowerShell-based frameworks, aligning OS baselines and security standards with enterprise needs. Expect collaboration with QA, CI/CD, and identity platforms.

Qualifications

• Eight years of related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Sponsorship not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead endpoint automation for provisioning, compliance, remediation, and standard configuration across the Windows fleet.
• Engineer and modernize deployment workflows using Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM, and Windows Autopilot.
• Build reusable PowerShell-based frameworks for device configuration, drift detection, self-healing remediation, and operational consistency.
• Define and evolve Windows endpoint standards including OS baseline configuration, security baselines, and lifecycle practices.
• Partner with QA and release governance to improve validation practices for patches, feature updates, policy changes, security configuration, and application rollouts.
• Implement and expand CI/CD practices for endpoint engineering content, using Git-based workflows, reviews, and promotion patterns.
• Collaborate across Workplace Engineering to standardize engineering patterns and share automation approaches.

Skills

PowerShell

Windows endpoint engineering

CI/CD concepts

Git workflows

Automation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Intune

SCCM/MECM

Windows Autopilot

Git

OS provisioning

Entra ID

Job description

Core Responsibilities: Lead endpoint automation for provisioning, compliance, remediation, and standard configuration across the Windows fleet. Engineer and modernize deployment workflows using Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM, and Windows Autopilot, with a focus on repeatability, safety, and scale. Build reusable PowerShell-based frameworks (and supporting tooling) for device configuration, drift detection, self-healing remediation, and operational consistency. Define and evolve Windows endpoint standards including OS baseline configuration, security baselines, and lifecycle practices aligned with enterprise requirements. Partner with QA and release governance to improve validation practices for patches, feature updates, policy changes, security configuration, and application rollouts. Implement and expand CI/CD practices for endpoint engineering content (scripts, configuration, packaging, policy-as-code where applicable), using Git-based workflows, reviews, and promotion patterns. Integrate with identity and security platforms (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID) to support secure provisioning, access, and device compliance patterns. Reduce operational toil and improve reliability by automating routine work, codifying repeatable runbooks, and improving observability and troubleshooting signals. Collaborate across Workplace Engineering (Windows, VDI, macOS/mobility, Digital Workplace) to standardize engineering patterns and share automation approaches.

Technical Requirements

Strong experience with Windows endpoint engineering in an enterprise environment (OS configuration, policy management, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management). Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and SCCM/MECM for application delivery, device management, and endpoint configuration. Experience with Windows Autopilot and modern provisioning patterns. Proficiency in PowerShell for automation, packaging, and remediation workflows. Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and Git-based workflows (code reviews, branching strategies, reusable templates/modules). Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID and endpoint identity/compliance patterns. Experience with Desired State concepts (e.g., Desired State Configuration or similar) is a plus. Understanding of enterprise endpoint security concepts (security baselines, hardening, least privilege, patching/updates). Familiarity with monitoring/telemetry and operational observability concepts is a plus.

What it takes

Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 3–5+ years of relevant experience in Windows endpoint engineering, automation, or platform engineering roles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document standards and enable others. Ability to work across teams, influence standards, and drive automation-first engineering practices. Strong planning, organization, and delivery discipline.

Qualifications

Minimum of eight years related work experience. Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.