Senior Workspace Engineer

Hire Resolve; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Workspace Engineer in South Africa. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting modern endpoint management solutions, particularly Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot. Key responsibilities include leading the migration from SCCM to Intune and maintaining compliance policies for security. Candidates should have 6+ years in desktop engineering and fluency in English. Competitive salary based on experience offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in desktop engineering, endpoint management, or IT support roles.
• Strong expertise in Windows 11 OS, Microsoft Intune, SCCM, and Entra ID.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, preferably PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical migration from SCCM to Microsoft Intune.
• Set up and test Intune enrollment methods.
• Define and maintain compliance policies for endpoint security.

Skills

Microsoft Intune

Windows Autopilot

Scripting (PowerShell)

Desktop Engineering

Entra ID (Azure AD)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent

Tools

SCCM

Endpoint Analytics

ITIL Framework

Job description

A global freight forwarder and logistics company that handles various aspects of supply chain management for businesses is seeking a Workspace Engineer who will design, implement, and support modern endpoint management solutions with a primary focus on Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and the migration from SCCM to Intune.

Responsibilities

• Endpoint Migration & Management

  • Lead the technical migration of endpoint management from SCCM to Microsoft Intune.
  • Set up and test Intune enrollment methods (e.g., Windows Autopilot, BYOD, bulk enrollment).
  • Define, implement, and maintain compliance policies (encryption, password rules, antivirus).
  • Integrate Conditional Access with Entra ID (Azure AD) for non-compliant devices.
  • Ensure endpoints meet security baselines.

• Application Deployment & Updates

  • Inventory, rationalize, repackage, and publish applications via Intune (Win32, MSI, Store apps).
  • Establish self-service app deployment through the Company Portal.
  • Transition and manage Windows Update for Business (WUfB) policies in Intune.
  • Define update rings, deadlines, and monitor compliance through Intune reporting.

• Configuration, Security, and Reporting

  • Replace legacy Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and SCCM configurations with Intune Configuration Profiles.
  • Implement and maintain Microsoft Security Baselines for Windows, Edge, and Office.
  • Utilize Endpoint Analytics and Device Health reports for proactive maintenance.
  • Build dashboards for compliance, patching, and enrollment health, defining remediation workflows for unhealthy devices.

• SCCM Co-Management and Decommissioning

  • Enable Co-management for pilot devices and gradually shift workloads (compliance, updates, apps) from SCCM to Intune.
  • Plan and execute the eventual decommissioning of the SCCM infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements

• Technical Expertise: Strong expertise in Windows 11 OS, Microsoft Intune, SCCM, Windows Autopilot, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience: Minimum 6+ years in desktop engineering, endpoint management, or IT support roles.
• Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell preferred).
• Soft Skills: Self-managed (ability to deliver without constant supervision), strong logical/abstract problem-solving, and a thirst for new technology.
• Communication: Fluent in written and spoken English; ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to global, cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate or Azure Administrator Associate.
• Familiarity with the ITIL framework.
• Experience with cloud migration projects and Office 365 migrations.
• Experience with Mobile Application Management (MAM) and Apple device management via Intune.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]