Systems Administrator-Endpoint Operations & Security

Combined Metals
Hampshire, IL, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Configuration Management Databases Cyber Security Windows Servers Windows PowerShell Software Asset Management Software Deployment Software Vulnerability Management Windows Desktop Scripting Microsoft InTune
+6 more
Azure Security Center Deployment Automation Patch Management CIS Benchmarks SentinelOne Expertise Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Endpoint Management & Administration

  • Administer endpoint management platforms including Microsoft Intune, Windows Update for Business, RMM tools, and endpoint security solutions.
  • Manage device enrollment, compliance policies, software deployment, and endpoint standards.
  • Maintain workstation lifecycle processes including provisioning, deployment, refresh, and retirement.
  • Support endpoint configuration baselines, security policies, and hardening initiatives.

Patch Management

  • Own patch management processes for Windows servers and workstations.
  • Coordinate testing, deployment, validation, and reporting of operating system and application updates.
  • Monitor patch compliance against defined SLAs.
  • Schedule and execute maintenance windows with minimal business disruption.
  • Support emergency and out-of-band patching for critical vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability Management

  • Monitor vulnerability scanning platforms and remediation dashboards.
  • Triage vulnerabilities based on severity, exploitability, and business risk.
  • Coordinate remediation activities with infrastructure, networking, application owners, and vendors.
  • Track remediation progress and maintain exception documentation.
  • Produce vulnerability and remediation metrics for leadership and compliance reporting.

RMM & Monitoring

  • Administer Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platforms.
  • Develop monitoring standards and alerting thresholds.
  • Investigate recurring alerts and eliminate noise through automation and process improvements.
  • Create automated remediation workflows where appropriate.
  • Monitor endpoint health, software inventory, disk utilization, service status, and system performance.

Security Operations Support

  • Assist with endpoint security tools including Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, FortiClient, and related technologies.
  • Investigate endpoint security alerts and coordinate escalation when required.
  • Support audits, compliance initiatives, and security assessments.
  • Maintain endpoint security baselines and enforce remediation activities.

Asset & CMDB Management

  • Maintain accurate endpoint inventory and asset records.
  • Reconcile data across Intune, Active Directory, Entra ID, RMM, vulnerability scanners, and CMDB platforms.
  • Ensure endpoint ownership, lifecycle status, and configuration data remain current.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in asset records.

Documentation & Process Improvement

  • Develop and maintain operational runbooks and support documentation.
  • Identify opportunities for automation using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
  • Create dashboards and reporting to improve visibility into endpoint health and compliance.
  • Continuously improve endpoint management processes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in systems administration, endpoint administration, or infrastructure operations within a Windows-based enterprise environment.
  • Experience managing Windows desktop environments.
  • Experience with Microsoft Intune and Entra ID.
  • Experience with patch management platforms and methodologies.
  • Experience administering or supporting vulnerability management programs.
  • Familiarity with endpoint security platforms.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills., * Experience with endpoint management, RMM, and vulnerability management platforms such as Microsoft Intune, NinjaOne, ConnectWise RMM, Tenable, Rapid7, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, or similar solutions.
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, FortiClient EMS, Windows Autopilot, and Freshservice CMDB.
  • Experience working in manufacturing or multi-site enterprise environments.
  • Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives aligned with CMMC, NIST, CIS Controls, or similar frameworks.

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