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# Defender for Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Cargill Americas, Inc.
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $130,874.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Application Packaging, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Desktop Computing, HP Thin Clients, Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Azure Automation, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft InTune, Deployment Automation, CIS Benchmarks, Unified Endpoint Management
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us3b4957f2609f6d7c0b17a77578504ca1

## About the Role

* Microsoft Intune administration and engineering (expert level)
 * Windows 365 Cloud PC experience
 * Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
 * Advanced PowerShell scripting
 * Microsoft Graph API
 * Windows 10/11 endpoint management
 * Endpoint lifecycle management
 * Application packaging and deployment
 * Compliance policies and security baselines
 * Conditional Access
 * Zero Trust security concepts
 * Microsoft Defender
 * Cloud-managed endpoint troubleshooting
 * Process automation and workflow engineering
 * Windows IoT Enterprise
 * Thin Client / ThinOS migrations
 * Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
 * Citrix-to-Windows 365 migration experience
 * Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
 * Azure Automation
 * Logic Apps
 * Power Platform integrations
 * Microsoft Endpoint Analytics
 * Windows Autopilot
 * Infrastructure as Code
 * Automation frameworks

## Description

Platform Engineer - Contract - Vienna, VA / Hybrid - $55.00 - $62.92 /hr. The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply. Our client is seeking a Platform Engineer in Vienna, VA / Hybrid. ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a highly experienced Modern Workplace Platform Engineer to support the organization's strategic transition from traditional Citrix VDI to Microsoft Windows 365 Cloud PCs and Windows IoT-based endpoints. This individual will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for endpoint engineering, automation, platform modernization, and operational efficiency initiatives. Responsibilities

 * Cloud PC Engineering Design, build, and maintain Windows 365 Cloud PC environments
 * Develop and improve Cloud PC provisioning standards and processes
 * Create and maintain Cloud PC image strategy and lifecycle management
 * Partner with architecture and security teams to implement future-state Cloud PC capabilities
 * Support Cloud PC DR, resiliency, and recovery planning initiatives
 * Endpoint Engineering Engineer and maintain Intune configuration profiles, compliance policies, update rings, and security baselines
 * Lead troubleshooting efforts involving endpoint management platforms
 * Implement and optimize endpoint security controls
 * Create standards and governance processes for enterprise endpoints
 * Evaluate new Microsoft endpoint technologies and capabilities
 * Automation & Platform Engineering Develop automation solutions utilizing PowerShell and Microsoft Graph APIs
 * Eliminate manual operational tasks through workflow automation
 * Create self-service capabilities where practical
 * Build reporting and monitoring solutions that improve operational visibility
 * Develop reusable automation frameworks for provisioning, software deployment, and lifecycle management
 * Windows IoT & Device Modernization Support the organization's migration from ThinOS-based devices to Windows IoT platforms
 * Develop and maintain IoT endpoint management standards
 * Partner with business and engineering teams on endpoint modernization efforts
 * Create configuration and security standards for shared and kiosk-style devices
 * Assist with lifecycle management of modern endpoint hardware
 * Platform Ownership Act as a technical lead for Modern Workplace technologies
 * Create and maintain engineering documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks
 * Provide technical guidance to operations and support teams
 * Partner with Microsoft and strategic vendors on platform enhancements
 * Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on stability, security, and automation