Overview
The Enterprise Endpoint Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for managing and optimizing endpoint devices and core operational infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance, robust security, and seamless integration across systems. This role oversees endpoint lifecycles, develops policies to ensure compliance with VHB endpoint standards, and collaborates across IT teams to support organizational goals. Location: Massachusetts; office locations preferred. The individual should be automation-oriented, seeking opportunities to automate processes wherever possible.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the lifecycle management of core infrastructure endpoints, such as servers and services, ensuring efficient deployment, maintenance, and retirement.
* Govern and administer policies for user-based endpoints (laptops and mobile devices), ensuring compliance with security baselines and organizational needs. Policy engines include Group Policy, Microsoft Intune, and related tools.
* Participate in application deployment at scale, collaborating with application asset managers, application packagers, and subject matter experts to ensure consistent, reliable, and timely deployment of applications to endpoints.
* Manage on-premises infrastructure including physical and virtual servers, storage, and network components within IT-controlled facilities and data centers; strengthen DRAS, storage solutions, LAN/WAN configurations, and perimeter security (firewalls).
* Partner with the cloud team to support and drive core infrastructure technical needs; deploy, configure, and manage cloud-based services and infrastructure as needed, ensuring integration with on-premises systems.
* Develop strategies for hybrid cloud/on-premises environments to optimize performance and cost; implement security measures across both cloud and on-premises systems.
* Design and test disaster recovery plans for cloud and on-premises systems; regularly update recovery procedures.
* Collaborate with Security Operations to ensure compliance with endpoint security standards and support passwordless authentication methods including Windows Hello for Business, FIDO2, certificate-based authentication, and Microsoft Authenticator.
* Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across endpoint and infrastructure management.
Minimum Qualifications
* 5-7 years of IT systems engineering experience
* BS in Computer Science or related discipline
* Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Technical Expertise
* Expertise in Microsoft Windows Client, Windows Server, Active Directory and PowerShell
* Expertise in Microsoft endpoint management tooling including Microsoft Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM), Microsoft Intune, and Windows Autopilot
* Proficiency in on-premises infrastructure technologies, including hypervisors, DRAS, storage solutions, LAN/WAN configurations, and perimeter security (firewalls)
* Familiarity with cloud platforms for integration purposes (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Security And Compliance
* Familiarity with zero-trust principles and their application in endpoint hardening
* Proficiency with hybrid-joined and Entra-joined endpoint trust scenarios and related technologies such as Entra Cloud Kerberos
* Experience with Active Directory Certificate Services and certificate-based authentication (802.1x)
Automation
* Strong working knowledge of automation tools and strategies
* Ability to drive and implement automation initiatives related to endpoint and infrastructure management
Soft Skills
* Strong troubleshooting skills and problem-solving orientation
* Strong collaboration and communication skills
* Adaptability, leadership, and strategic thinking
Professional Development
* Opportunities for certifications in relevant technologies alongside traditional IT certifications
About VHB
VHB is an engineering, design, and planning firm serving transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
VHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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