OCTO Security Endpoint Manager

CSZNet Inc. • Washington, DC, US • 5m ago

OCTO Security Endpoint Manager – 741721

Washington, DC

OCTO is seeking an engaging leader to serve as Endpoint Engineering manager shall assist with implementing and operating Endpoint Security infrastructure to protect the DCGOV IT infrastructure.

The Endpoint Engineering manager will be intimately familiar with next generation Endpoint management/protection platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Intune, Tanium provisioning and patching management, Jamf macOS device management and CrowdStrike security. The engineer must have mastery level skill with Endpoint Device and patch Management. Hands on experience with implementing and managing the following technologies like Device Provisioning, Windows Autopilot, Creation and Configuration of device policies, Software Packaging & distribution, Windows OS and software patching, reporting in Intune using Graph explorer and API. To be successful in this position, the candidate will be responsible for managing the endpoint devices within our organization, ensuring that they are secure, up-to-date, and functioning at peak performance. As an Endpoint Engineering manager , the candidate also be responsible for providing support to end-users, troubleshooting issues, and identifying areas for improvement. Must display excellent teamwork skills, technical, written, and oral communication skills, and ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must have in depth knowledge of the afore-mentioned point products and can formulate Security policy and manage Security configuration.

Specific Tasks

Manage Day-to-day administration of our MDM environment, including Configuration of Intune and Autopilot.
Maintain the development, test and production environments
Manage various device policies and desktop applications in Microsoft Intune and JamF within the organization.
Deploy software updates, Windows OS patches, and updates to endpoints using automated tools.
Develop and maintain endpoint operating system infrastructure and perform day to day tune up and maintenance as required policies and procedures.
Manage various components of Azure AD, Intune,Tanium and Jamf
Troubleshoot endpoint issues and provide support to end-users.
Create and update endpoint agent polices as per requirements.
Provide assistance and validation of implementation timelines and delivery management.
Communicate clearly to executive management/end users and manage the reporting process.
Coordinate and drive Endpoint solutions and direction to achieve measurable increases in OS deployment, end-user knowledge, and operations.
Application Packaging / scripting for deployment of apps on Windows and macOS.
Provide up to date information on SW updates and alerts.
Support team in the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and secure modern mobility solution using industry best practices on Microsoft Intune and AzureAD + other 3rdparty technologies.
Create and maintain technical documentation as well as assist with training and related materials as needed
Provides guidance and development of District IT security policies and procedures, and monitors adherence to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility, and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
Conducts agency IT security risk and vulnerability assessments for planned and installed information systems.
Develops information systems security contingency plans, business continuity plans, and disaster recovery procedures and monitors agencies in their implementation and observance.
Develops and implements programs to ensure that systems, networks, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to IT security policies and procedures. Develops and administers District-wide information security awareness and education program.
Assists with implementation and operating Endpoint Security infrastructure to protect DC GOV IT infrastructure.
Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems and related procedures adhere to district policies, standards, and guidelines.
Manages endpoint engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.
Participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.

Experience And Skills

Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the incumbent to successfully fulfill the Major Duties and perform the Tasks required for this position include:
3+ years Performing successful Windows OS updates
6+ years total progressive IT experience
5+ years of Endpoint Management and Security
3+ years Troubleshooting complex experience in endpoint engineering with PowerShell, VBScript and batch scripting. Strong focus on Windows and macOS devices.
5+ Experience with device management platforms such as Microsoft Intune, Tanium and/or Jamf.
2+ years Strong understanding of network technologies, such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, and other related technologies.
2+ years cloud-based platforms such as Azure AD and Intune, integration with endpoint management solutions.
Endpoint Engineer subject-matter expert (SME).
BS computer science/IT/SW or related field.
Data security and networking experience required.