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Desktop Support

Saint Paul, MN

$20.50 - $26/hr

Knowledge of desktop inventory and software automation tools (SCCM-Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager & Software Delivery). * A+ certification. * Microsoft Desktop Support certification ...

KY · On-site

Maintain all aspects of the Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Microsoft Systems Center Operation Manager (SCOM) Enterprise Management System to include SCCM Infrastructure ...

Fully onsite (5 days in office) Bachelor's degree and/or 5 years of recent related work experience 3+ years of working in a development role supporting Microsoft System Center Service Manager.

PowerShell scripting, Windows/ batch script development and troubleshooting is required. o Design and implement Microsoft System Center deployments o Must be Good in PC management o Provide support ...

... Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). * Follow and apply configuration and ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for microsoft system center in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Microsoft System Center Administrator, you need strong expertise in Windows Server environments, systems administration, and experience with Microsoft System Center suite (such as SCCM and SCOM), typically backed by a relevant degree or certifications like Microsoft Certified: Windows Server or Azure certifications. Familiarity with automation tools, scripting languages (like PowerShell), and enterprise management systems is crucial. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set top professionals apart in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring seamless IT operations, quick issue resolution, and efficient deployment and management of enterprise IT resources.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working with Microsoft System Center, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working with Microsoft System Center often encounter challenges related to managing complex, hybrid IT environments and ensuring seamless integration with other Microsoft and third-party solutions. Keeping up with frequent updates and changes in System Center components, such as Configuration Manager and Operations Manager, can also be demanding. To address these challenges, it's helpful to stay engaged with Microsoft's official documentation, participate in relevant community forums, and leverage automation and best practices for deployment and maintenance. Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams is essential for troubleshooting and optimizing the overall environment.

What is Microsoft System Center?

Microsoft System Center is a suite of integrated management tools designed to help IT administrators manage data centers, client devices, and hybrid cloud IT environments. It includes products like System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Operations Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, and others. These tools allow for centralized management of servers, desktops, and applications, automating many routine IT tasks and improving overall efficiency. System Center is widely used in enterprise environments to streamline operations, enhance security, and ensure consistent configuration across large numbers of devices.
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Infographic showing various Microsoft System Center job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,186 per year, or $27.5 per hour.
Lead, Infrastructure Security Engineer - MS System Center Suite and Hyper-V

Lead, Infrastructure Security Engineer - MS System Center Suite and Hyper-V

Prudential Financial, Inc.

Newark, NJ • On-site

$149.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Prudential rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 259 rated insurance


Job description

Job Classification:
Technology - Engineering & Cloud
Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you'll unlock an exciting and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions.
Your Team & Role
As a Lead, Infrastructure Security Engineer in the Workforce Identity Management team, you will partner with product owners, tech leads, engineers, and security stakeholders to improve Prudential's infrastructure for the identity and access management platform. An important function of this role is to ensure the identity platform infrastructure remains in compliance with the Information Security Standards and processes. You will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude, and a continuous learning focus to all that you do.
Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
  • Review and understand all applicable Information Security Standards and Engineering Specifications; create an action plan to remediate out of compliance issues
  • Ensure product and infrastructure security is maintained throughout the system lifecycle, integrating new security features, patches, and updates into existing environments managed by System Center components (Hyper-V, SCVMM, SCCM, SCOM, SCDPM)
  • Collaborate with our Information Security Office regularly to complete security hardening on identity management platform infrastructure
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams to maintain a secure and highly available environment
  • Coordinate the scheduling of patches and upgrades on identity management platform systems as well as ensure accurate operational information in CMDB
  • Provide technical support to stakeholders and business applications teams
  • Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input and assist fellow team members
  • Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring
  • Bachelor of Computer Science or related experience in identity security related field
  • Security identity architectures and frameworks, privileged access management
  • Audit and compliance engagements and ability to field and tend to PCI/SOX/Fed regulatory requirements as well as remedial action plans
  • Ability to mentor others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
  • Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
  • Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills

Must have qualifications
On-Premises Microsoft software and System Center suite:
  • System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM): Manage and maintain physical Hyper-V hosts, virtual machines (VMs) and overall lifecycle management (provision, monitor, optimize, migrate), ensure high availability and performance
  • System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM): Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot, ensure compliance, and reporting of software and security updates to identity management systems
  • System Center Operations Manager (SCOM): Implement and maintain monitoring rules, alerts, dashboards, to proactively detect and address issues for identity management systems
  • System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH): Design and implement automation workflows to support identity and access management systems
  • System Center Data Protection Manager (SCDPM): Configure and manage backup and recovery for identity platform servers and VMs, monitor backup jobs, troubleshoot failures, and ensure data integrity
  • SQL Server: Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL server instances that support System center components, ensuring availability, performing, tuning, backup, and security of SQL databases
  • Server Administration: Windows Server operating system and Hyper-V virtualization

Programming Languages: PowerShell scripting and automation
Cloud Computing: Understanding and knowledge Azure resource bridge, Azure Arc and other Azure Cloud infrastructure management tool
Work Experience
  • 7+ Years of Infrastructure management with Microsoft System Center suite and Hyper-V
  • 5+ Years focused on IAM technology and 6+ Years in information technology/Cybersecurity.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science field or equivalent experience
  • Experience with after hours on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications
  • Technologies: Active Directory (AD), Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS), Splunk, Service Now
  • Agile Format: Jira, Jira Align, ability to plan in Agile Format
  • Documentation: Ability to write clear documentation using Confluence

You'll Love Working Here Because You Can
Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we'll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You'll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.
What we offer you:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $133,600.00 to $220,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
  • Company-funded pension plan.
  • Wellness Programsincluding up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.

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