What are the responsibilities and job description for the Desktop Engineer|| Hybrid in Rosemont IL position at 1 Point System?
Title; Desktop Engineer
Location: Rosemont IL
Duration: 5 Months.
This is 100% onsite role. Exceptional candidates can work Hybrid (On-site 3 days/week) Rosemont, IL
Key Responsibilities
- Vulnerability & System Management: Own and drive desktop vulnerability management, patch deployment, and overall system security.
- OS Deployment & Upgrades: Lead system upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Build, troubleshoot, and optimize standard enterprise desktop images to improve overall user experience.
- Policy Management: Manage and configure Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) specifically tailored for desktop environments.
- Tanium Pilot Support: Support and advance the ongoing pilot and implementation of Tanium across the desktop environment.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Act as the technical cornerstone for the team—guiding, coaching, and troubleshooting alongside junior team members.
Required Qualifications & Technical Skills
- Experience Level: Senior/Lead Engineer (SME status in Desktop/EUC engineering).
- OS Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of Windows 11 deployment, imaging, and troubleshooting.
- Tooling: Direct experience with Tanium is highly preferred and considered a major differentiator.
- Infrastructure: Strong expertise in Active Directory and GPO management for desktop environments.
- Mindset: A proactive problem-solver who can come in, see the problems, and start designing and solving with zero hand-holding.