Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) consultant.

**Job Title: Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) consultant

Job Location: Columbia, SC (onsite)

Position Type: W2 Contract** Primary Skills: Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM), software packaging for MECM distribution, Bare Metal and Software Center deployment, hardware and software patch management, DELL Client System Inventory Agent, Microsoft PowerShell, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft DNS, Microsoft DHCP scopes, Microsoft Sites and Services, Windows operating system deployment, Microsoft Office Suite deployment, Cloud Management Gateway monitoring, reporting on software deployments and patch levels

Preferred Skills: Microsoft AppLocker, Microsoft Group Policy, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Cloud Management Gateway, Recast Server and Manage Right Click Tools

Position Overview The Client Technologies Technician Advanced will manage the Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management environment, deploying software and patch management in accordance with agency and IT Services policy and procedures. The role is responsible for deploying Microsoft Windows operating systems and patches, Microsoft Office Suite and patches, and other agency software to maintain compliance with licenses and agency policies, including DELL and other hardware patches to production servers, endpoints, and hardware accessories. The technician will provide reports on software deployment status, versions, and patch levels, monitor Microsoft AppLocker settings and logs, and maintain open communication with the Desktop Support Manager and IT Systems regarding the MECM environment and software deployment needs.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage the Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management environment, including Microsoft Best Practices while deploying software and patch management in accordance with agency and IT Services policy and procedures.
• Deploy Microsoft Windows operating system and patches, Microsoft Office Suite and patches, as well as other agency software as needed to maintain compliance with licenses and agency policies.
• Deploy DELL and other hardware patches to production servers, endpoints, and hardware accessories as needed to maintain compliance with licenses and agency policies.
• Provide reports on the status of software deployments, versions, and patch levels for all servers, desktops, laptops, and tablets.
• Monitor Microsoft AppLocker settings and logs and recommend settings on servers and endpoints.
• Maintain open communication with Desktop Support Manager and IT Systems concerning the Microsoft MECM environment and software deployment needs.
• Monitor Cloud Management Gateway.
• Assist with upgrading software on servers and endpoint devices to maintain compliance with vendor software life cycle, hardware life cycle, and schedule upgrades to software.
• Perform other related duties as required. Monthly Responsibilities
• Observe and check on available hardware and software patches from DELL, Microsoft, and Recast for monthly patch management of servers, endpoints, and hardware accessories.
• Attend Endpoint Technician meeting each month.

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM)
• 3+ years of experience packaging software for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) distribution to Windows Client using Bare Metal and Software Center
• 3+ years of experience with hardware and software patch management using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM) and DELL Client System Inventory Agent
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft PowerShell
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Active Directory
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft DNS
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft DHCP scopes
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Sites and Services

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft AppLocker
• Experience with Microsoft Group Policy
• Experience with Microsoft Intune
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Management Gateway
• Experience with Recast Server and Manage Right Click Tools