Windows Client Engineer

The Windows Client Engineer role involves managing, securing, and enhancing the Windows endpoint environment. The company focuses on delivering a reliable and efficient digital workplace, collaborating with infrastructure, security, and service desk teams. The engineer will work on configuring, deploying, and maintaining Windows client operating systems and endpoint configurations, ensuring a seamless user experience. The main day-to-day responsibilities include managing devices using Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and related tools. The engineer will support automated device provisioning and lifecycle management, including Windows Autopilot. Additionally, they will package, test, deploy, and update business applications, manage operating system updates, and implement endpoint security policies. Troubleshooting client performance issues, automating administrative tasks with PowerShell, and supporting integration with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 services are also key tasks. To excel in this role, candidates must have practical experience with Windows client administration or endpoint engineering in an enterprise environment. They should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and related tools. Understanding of application deployment, patch management, and device lifecycle management is essential. Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Group Policy, as well as experience with PowerShell scripting and automation, is required. Additionally, candidates should have a solid grasp of endpoint security, encryption, access controls, and device compliance, along with networking fundamentals. Nice-to-have skills include experience with Windows Autopilot and modern endpoint management, familiarity with co-management and migration from traditional to cloud-based device management, and experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, BitLocker, and endpoint security baselines. Knowledge of application packaging technologies such as MSI and MSIX, exposure to virtual desktop environments, and experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications and services are also beneficial. The role offers opportunities for growth and collaboration within a structured and service-oriented team. The location and team dynamics are not specified, but the role emphasizes a collaborative environment with clear documentation and a service-oriented mindset. What the role asks for: - Practical experience with Windows Client Administration or Endpoint Engineering in a corporate environment. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Configuration Manager or comparable Endpoint Management Tools. - Understanding of application deployment, patch management and device lifecycle management. - Knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Group Policy. - Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation. - Understanding of endpoint security, encryption, access controls and device compliance. - Knowledge of networking basics, including DNS, DHCP, VPN and TCP/IP. - Good written and spoken English skills.