Desktop Engineering Lead - Endpoint Security
Core
Lead Desktop Engineer owning technical direction, operational health, and security posture for ~14,000 managed devices in a regulated financial services environment.
Role type
Senior IC Desktop Engineering Lead (Endpoint Security)
Builds
Secure, compliant, and stable end-user computing platform across enterprise endpoints
Domain
Financial Services / Enterprise Endpoint Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
Endpoint engineering, EUC, desktop platform management, Intune, MECM (SCCM), Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Windows endpoint security controls, vulnerability remediation, OS lifecycle management, Zero Trust principles, device posture, conditional access, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Managing 10k+ endpoints, audit/risk/compliance frameworks, automation (PowerShell, policy-as-code), modern endpoint practices
Technologies
Intune, MECM (SCCM), Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Windows, PowerShell
Responsibilities
Define and maintain endpoint architecture, configuration baselines, and OS lifecycle standards; Own endpoint health, compliance, patching, and vulnerability remediation; Provide decision authority for high-risk endpoint changes; Partner with Security and Vulnerability Management teams to execute remediation activities; Drive operational efficiency through automation and standardization; Provide technical mentorship and translate technical risk into actionable recommendations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities