Principal Desktop Engineer
Core
Lead and actively contribute to the design, build, and operation of enterprise endpoint platforms for a global asset management organization.
Role type
Principal Desktop Engineer (Hands-on engineering leader)
Builds
Enterprise endpoint platforms (Windows, macOS, VDI) and automation solutions
Domain
Financial Services / Enterprise IT Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Windows and macOS lifecycle management, Microsoft Intune and SCCM/MECM, VDI technologies (Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop), PowerShell and Python scripting, endpoint security hardening, large-scale team leadership, OS modernization strategy
Preferred skills
Financial services regulated industry experience, vendor and financial management, budgeting and licensing optimization
Technologies
Windows, macOS, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft SCCM/MECM, Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 Cloud PC, Autopilot, PowerShell, Python
Responsibilities
Define enterprise roadmap for end-user computing including OS modernization and cloud-first management; Lead design and standards for endpoint platforms ensuring security and compliance; Champion automation initiatives like zero-touch provisioning and self-healing solutions; Act as highest-level technical escalation for complex endpoint issues; Manage and mentor a team of 20–25 engineers and technicians; Oversee large-scale initiatives such as OS migrations and hardware refreshes; Establish KPIs, SOPs, and runbooks for operational excellence; Own end-user computing testing strategy and validation across OS, hardware, and security changes
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership
