Windows Endpoint Modernization Engineer (Intune/Autopilot)

CDW; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Senior Windows Engineer to modernize the enterprise endpoint environment, focusing on Microsoft Intune, Entra hybrid joined devices, and Windows Autopatch. You will design, implement, and optimize cloud-first Windows strategies, collaborating with security, architecture, and operations teams to improve automation and security.

The role emphasizes reducing legacy infrastructure and delivering a scalable, secure end-user computing experience with a forward-thinking mindset and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related discipline and 7+ years designing modern Windows end-user computing environments, OR 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Windows, VDI, and cloud-based endpoint management solutions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting modernization and transformation of enterprise Windows environments.
• Ability to mentor, guide, and collaborate with junior engineers locally and remotely.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and modernize the Windows endpoint environment using Microsoft Intune as a core platform.
• Drive transition from legacy/hybrid models to cloud-native Entra ID Join and Intune-managed devices, using Windows Autopilot where possible.
• Design, implement, and optimize Windows Autopatch to improve update compliance and security posture.
• Develop and mature third-party application patching and vulnerability remediation across the Windows estate.
• Build and maintain Intune configuration profiles, compliance policies, security baselines, update rings, and deployments.
• Partner with security, infrastructure, architecture, and application teams to deliver a secure, scalable modern workplace.
• Automate repetitive engineering tasks with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and related technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex Windows/Intune/Entra ID deployment and enrollment issues; provide senior-level support.

Skills

Microsoft Intune

Windows

VDI

Cloud-based endpoint management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Job description

CDW is seeking a Senior Windows Engineer to modernize the enterprise endpoint environment, focusing on Microsoft Intune, Entra hybrid joined devices, and Windows Autopatch. You will design, implement, and optimize cloud-first Windows strategies, collaborating with security, architecture, and operations teams to improve automation and security.

The role emphasizes reducing legacy infrastructure and delivering a scalable, secure end-user computing experience with a forward-thinking mindset and