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Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Modern Workplace Platform Engineer to support the organization''s strategic transition from traditional Citrix VDI to Microsoft Windows 365 Cloud PCs and Windows IoT-based endpoints. This individual will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for endpoint engineering, automation, platform modernization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Required Technical Skills
Expert-level Microsoft Intune administration and engineering
Strong experience designing and managing Windows 365 Cloud PC environments
Extensive experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities
Experience leveraging Microsoft Graph API for automation and reporting
Strong understanding of Windows endpoint lifecycle management
Experience with application packaging, deployment, and software lifecycle management
Experience with configuration profiles, compliance policies, and security baselines
Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 enterprise environments
Knowledge of Conditional Access and Zero Trust principles
Experience with endpoint security controls and Microsoft Defender technologies
Ability to automate manual operational processes through scripting and orchestration
Strong troubleshooting skills across endpoint, identity, and cloud-managed environments
Preferred Technical Experience
Windows IoT Enterprise administration and engineering
Thin client migration initiatives
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops administration
Citrix endpoint-to-Cloud PC migration projects
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
Azure Automation
Logic Apps
Power Platform integrations
Microsoft Endpoint Analytics
Autopilot deployment and provisioning
Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
Automation frameworks and workflow engineering
Primary Responsibilities
Cloud PC Engineering
Design, build, and maintain Windows 365 Cloud PC environments
Develop and improve Cloud PC provisioning standards and processes
Create and maintain Cloud PC image strategy and lifecycle management
Partner with architecture and security teams to implement future-state Cloud PC capabilities
Support Cloud PC DR, resiliency, and recovery planning initiatives
Endpoint Engineering
Engineer and maintain Intune configuration profiles, compliance policies, update rings, and security baselines
Lead troubleshooting efforts involving endpoint management platforms
Implement and optimize endpoint security controls
Create standards and governance processes for enterprise endpoints
Evaluate new Microsoft endpoint technologies and capabilities
Automation & Platform Engineering
Develop automation solutions utilizing PowerShell and Microsoft Graph APIs
Eliminate manual operational tasks through workflow automation
Create self-service capabilities where practical
Build reporting and monitoring solutions that improve operational visibility
Develop reusable automation frameworks for provisioning, software deployment, and lifecycle management
Windows IoT & Device Modernization
Support the organization''s migration from ThinOS-based devices to Windows IoT platforms
Develop and maintain IoT endpoint management standards
Partner with business and engineering teams on endpoint modernization efforts
Create configuration and security standards for shared and kiosk-style devices
Assist with lifecycle management of modern endpoint hardware
Platform Ownership
Act as a technical lead for Modern Workplace technologies
Create and maintain engineering documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooks
Provide technical guidance to operations and support teams
Partner with Microsoft and strategic vendors on platform enhancements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on stability, security, and automation

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay, 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• …and much more!

 
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