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Sys Admin – MS Endpoint Config Mngr
| Company | Leidos |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $72150 – $130425 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Administration, or a related field and 4+ years relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 2+ years of experience in system administration, with a focus on Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and AdminStudio.
- Experience with PowerShell, Batch scripting, or other automation scripting languages.
- Hands-on experience with patch management, software deployment, and system configuration.
- Familiarity with Active Directory and Group Policy management.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for software deployment, operating system imaging, and patch management.
- Experience with AdminStudio for application packaging, deployment, and testing.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Batch, and VBScript.
- Familiarity with Windows Server and Windows OS configuration and management.
- Understanding of endpoint security, including the use of encryption and antivirus software.
- Strong ability to diagnose and resolve system and application issues, particularly related to endpoint management and deployments.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with MECM deployments, software conflicts, and endpoint health.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to document processes and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work with different teams to ensure proper configurations and smooth deployments.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented and methodical, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy in work.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the management and administration of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for software deployment, patch management, operating system deployment (OSD), and endpoint configuration.
- Troubleshoot and resolve MECM client issues, deployment failures, and ensure client health.
- Develop and deploy software packages, updates, and patches through MECM to ensure endpoints are up-to-date and secure.
- Monitor and maintain MECM infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and reliability.
- Assist in the use of AdminStudio for application packaging, testing, and deployment.
- Work with development and application teams to package software for deployment and ensure compatibility across different systems and environments.
- Ensure that application packages are properly tested, deployed, and maintained through AdminStudio.
- Write, test, and maintain PowerShell, Batch, or VBScript scripts to automate repetitive tasks such as software installation, system configuration, and patch management.
- Improve system administration workflows by automating routine administrative tasks, reducing manual interventions, and increasing operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain scripts for deployment automation, reporting, and system health checks.
- Work closely with IT security teams to ensure endpoints are fully patched and compliant with security standards.
- Monitor endpoint configurations and work with teams to remediate security issues and vulnerabilities.
- Ensure endpoint systems are configured for security and efficiency, with proper controls in place to prevent unauthorized access or software.
- Provide tier 2 and tier 3 support for endpoint issues related to MECM, AdminStudio, and other systems.
- Assist with diagnosing and resolving endpoint performance issues, deployment failures, and software conflicts.
- Respond to escalations and work with other IT teams to address and resolve issues promptly.
- Maintain detailed documentation for MECM configurations, application packaging processes, and scripting solutions.
- Provide regular status reports on endpoint management activities, including software deployments, patching, and system health.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate or other relevant Microsoft certifications.
- AdminStudio Certification or similar packaging tool certifications.
- ITIL Foundation or other IT service management certifications.
- Knowledge of SQL for querying databases and generating reports related to endpoint management.
- Experience with endpoint management tools like SCCM, Intune, or similar.
