Designs and modernizes enterprise Windows endpoint environments using Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Autopilot, and Autopatch. Responsibilities include migrating devices to cloud-native management, managing configurations and security policies, developing patching and vulnerability remediation capabilities, automating processes with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph, resolving complex endpoint issues, defining standards and roadmaps, mentoring engineers, supporting major incidents, and delivering endpoint performance reporting.
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Job Summary
CDW is seeking a highly experienced Senior Windows Engineer to play a key role in the modernization and transformation of our enterprise endpoint environment. This position requires deep expertise in Microsoft Intune, with strong proficiency across Windows Autopatch, Microsoft Entra hybrid joined to Microsoft Entra joined device migrations, third-party application patch management, endpoint security, configuration management, and modern Windows deployment technologies. Working alongside a team of collaborative engineers and technology leaders, you will help define and implement modern endpoint strategies, reduce reliance on legacy infrastructure, improve automation and operational efficiency, and deliver a secure, scalable, cloud-first Windows experience. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on engineering capability with a forward-thinking mindset and a passion for digital transformation, automation, standardization, and continuous modernization across the Microsoft endpoint ecosystem.
What you will do
• Work alongside peers and technical leadership to design, implement, and continuously modernize the Windows endpoint environment, leveraging Microsoft Intune as a core management platform • Drive the transition from legacy and hybrid endpoint management models to cloud-native Microsoft Entra ID Join and Intune-managed devices, leveraging Windows Autopilot where possible • Design, implement, and optimize Windows Autopatch to improve update compliance, security posture, deployment consistency, and operational efficiency • Develop and mature third-party application patching and vulnerability remediation capabilities across the Windows estate. • Build and maintain Intune configuration profiles, compliance policies, security baselines, update rings, application deployments, and endpoint management standards • Partner with security, infrastructure, architecture, and application teams to deliver a secure, scalable, and consistent modern workplace experience • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive engineering and operational processes, leveraging PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and other relevant Microsoft technologies • Troubleshoot and resolve complex Windows, Intune, Entra ID, application deployment, enrollment, authentication, and endpoint management issues, providing senior-level technical expertise and escalation support • Help define engineering standards, technical roadmaps, documentation, and best practices that support the organization's broader digital transformation and endpoint modernization strategy • Act as a technical SME and trusted advisor, working alongside like-minded engineers to evaluate emerging Microsoft capabilities, challenge legacy approaches, and continuously improve the end-user computing environment • Experience in least privilege tooling, like PolicyPak a plus • Strong team and collaboration skills, working with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals • Stay up to date on industry trends and become internal subject matter expert and solutions consultant on end-user computing • Lead or participate in technology evaluations and recommend standardized solutions that align with enterprise objectives • Participate in major incidents, leading the team in issue identification, resolution, and RCA actions • Maintain detailed documentation of endpoint systems, configurations, and processes • Develop and deliver advanced metrics reporting to provide deep visibility into endpoint performance, user experience, and trend analytics- enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive optimization
What we expect of you
• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline and 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and engineering modern Windows end-user computing environments, OR 11+ years of relevant experience. • Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Windows, VDI, and cloud-based endpoint management solutions • Demonstrated experience supporting the modernization and transformation of enterprise Windows environments • Ability to mentor, guide, and collaborate with junior engineers, both locally and remotely • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. • Strong time-management skills with the ability to balance quality, business priorities, and delivery timelines. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language. • Strong understanding of IT security principles, endpoint security concepts, and industry best practices. • Ability to work effectively across engineering, architecture, security, infrastructure, and operational teams to deliver scalable technology solutions.
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Job Summary
CDW is seeking a highly experienced Senior Windows Engineer to play a key role in the modernization and transformation of our enterprise endpoint environment. This position requires deep expertise in Microsoft Intune, with strong proficiency across Windows Autopatch, Microsoft Entra hybrid joined to Microsoft Entra joined device migrations, third-party application patch management, endpoint security, configuration management, and modern Windows deployment technologies. Working alongside a team of collaborative engineers and technology leaders, you will help define and implement modern endpoint strategies, reduce reliance on legacy infrastructure, improve automation and operational efficiency, and deliver a secure, scalable, cloud-first Windows experience. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on engineering capability with a forward-thinking mindset and a passion for digital transformation, automation, standardization, and continuous modernization across the Microsoft endpoint ecosystem.
What you will do
• Work alongside peers and technical leadership to design, implement, and continuously modernize the Windows endpoint environment, leveraging Microsoft Intune as a core management platform • Drive the transition from legacy and hybrid endpoint management models to cloud-native Microsoft Entra ID Join and Intune-managed devices, leveraging Windows Autopilot where possible • Design, implement, and optimize Windows Autopatch to improve update compliance, security posture, deployment consistency, and operational efficiency • Develop and mature third-party application patching and vulnerability remediation capabilities across the Windows estate. • Build and maintain Intune configuration profiles, compliance policies, security baselines, update rings, application deployments, and endpoint management standards • Partner with security, infrastructure, architecture, and application teams to deliver a secure, scalable, and consistent modern workplace experience • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive engineering and operational processes, leveraging PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and other relevant Microsoft technologies • Troubleshoot and resolve complex Windows, Intune, Entra ID, application deployment, enrollment, authentication, and endpoint management issues, providing senior-level technical expertise and escalation support • Help define engineering standards, technical roadmaps, documentation, and best practices that support the organization's broader digital transformation and endpoint modernization strategy • Act as a technical SME and trusted advisor, working alongside like-minded engineers to evaluate emerging Microsoft capabilities, challenge legacy approaches, and continuously improve the end-user computing environment • Experience in least privilege tooling, like PolicyPak a plus • Strong team and collaboration skills, working with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals • Stay up to date on industry trends and become internal subject matter expert and solutions consultant on end-user computing • Lead or participate in technology evaluations and recommend standardized solutions that align with enterprise objectives • Participate in major incidents, leading the team in issue identification, resolution, and RCA actions • Maintain detailed documentation of endpoint systems, configurations, and processes • Develop and deliver advanced metrics reporting to provide deep visibility into endpoint performance, user experience, and trend analytics- enabling data-driven decision-making and proactive optimization
What we expect of you
• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related discipline and 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and engineering modern Windows end-user computing environments, OR 11+ years of relevant experience. • Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Windows, VDI, and cloud-based endpoint management solutions • Demonstrated experience supporting the modernization and transformation of enterprise Windows environments • Ability to mentor, guide, and collaborate with junior engineers, both locally and remotely • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. • Strong time-management skills with the ability to balance quality, business priorities, and delivery timelines. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language. • Strong understanding of IT security principles, endpoint security concepts, and industry best practices. • Ability to work effectively across engineering, architecture, security, infrastructure, and operational teams to deliver scalable technology solutions.
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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