Specialist, IT Infrastructure
BioSpace · North Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end lifecycle of endpoints across Windows and macOS, including provisioning (Autopilot / Apple Business Manager), configuration, patching, application delivery, and retirement
- Maintain Intune-based device management policies, including compliance policies, configuration profiles, update rings, and application deployment
- Support macOS endpoint management using Intune, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and roadmap toward unified management
- Maintain standardized endpoint baselines, including security hardening, encryption, and configuration aligned with Conditional Access and compliance requirements (e.g., GxP where applicable)
- Support automation-first solutions using scripting (PowerShell, Bash/Zsh) to streamline provisioning, configuration, and issue remediation
- Troubleshoot identity-driven access controls, including Azure AD, Conditional Access, device compliance, and M365 client configuration
- Provide escalation support for complex endpoint issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes to reduce repeat incidents
- Leverage endpoint analytics and monitoring tools (e.g., Nexthink, Intune reporting) to improve device health, performance, and user experience
- Collaborate with Security, Identity, Network, and Application teams to ensure endpoint solutions meet enterprise security, compliance, and usability standards
- Maintain clear and concise technical documentation, including runbooks, standards, and knowledge articles; support knowledge transfer to Service Desk and Tier 2 teams
- Track and improve endpoint KPIs such as device compliance, patch success rates, encryption coverage, software deployment success, and MTTR
- Contribute to roadmap execution by identifying opportunities to simplify tooling, reduce legacy dependencies, and accelerate Intune adoption
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience in endpoint engineering, desktop engineering, or modern device management
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune for device configuration, compliance, and application deployment
- Experience supporting macOS endpoints in an enterprise environment, including lifecycle management and troubleshooting
- Experience with Apple Business Manager (ABM) and macOS provisioning workflows
- Strong troubleshooting skills across OS, application, identity, and connectivity issues
- Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID, including Conditional Access and device compliance concepts
- Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, or shell scripting)
- Familiarity with ITSM processes (incident, problem, change management)
- Strong communication and documentation skills