Endpoint Lead

About the role

We are looking for an Endpoint Lead to guide the strategy and day-to-day engineering of the end-user computing environment for an organization in Michigan. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can shape a secure, modern, and efficient endpoint ecosystem across laptops, desktops, mobile devices, operating systems, and application delivery. The position will work closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, service delivery, asset management, and digital workplace teams to strengthen device compliance, improve automation, and elevate the employee technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, governance, and ongoing enhancement of endpoint management platforms and related services across the organization.
• Define technical standards, architectural direction, and lifecycle plans for endpoint hardware, operating systems, and device management solutions.
• Administer and optimize Microsoft Intune, including configuration profiles, compliance settings, security baselines, enrollment policies, and deployment groups.
• Manage Windows Autopilot provisioning and oversee application packaging, rollout, updating, and retirement processes for endpoint devices.
• Direct enterprise patching activities for operating systems and applications by establishing testing practices, release schedules, exception processes, and remediation priorities.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to strengthen endpoint protection through secure configuration, vulnerability response, compliance enforcement, and incident support.
• Use PowerShell and other automation methods to streamline provisioning, configuration management, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the senior escalation resource for complex endpoint problems while producing documentation, runbooks, dashboards, and performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with asset management and procurement stakeholders to align device standards, refresh planning, recovery, and secure retirement with business needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading endpoint engineering or unified endpoint management initiatives in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Intune and Windows endpoint administration, including Autopilot, compliance policies, and modern device management.
• Solid background in endpoint security, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration practices.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation for device deployment, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server, and Microsoft Exchange environments.
• Familiarity with endpoint technologies such as Citrix, endpoint protection platforms, and unified endpoint management solutions.
• Ability to analyze technical issues, drive cross-functional coordination, and communicate standards, risks, and recommendations clearly.
• Experience creating documentation, operational procedures, and measurable service metrics for endpoint platforms.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.