Endpoint Platform Engineer

Endpoint Platform Engineer

Workplace Type: Remote
Employment Type: C2H (12-months - W2 Only)

Rate: $80 - 100/hr

Overview

We are currently working with an insurance organization seeking an Endpoint Platform Engineer to serve as the technical owner of our endpoint and digital workplace platforms. This is not a traditional desktop engineering or endpoint support role. We are looking for a platform-minded engineer who combines deep technical expertise with product ownership, automation, security, and strategic planning responsibilities.

What You'll Own

• Endpoint Management platforms and strategy
• Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM)
• Microsoft 365 services including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Purview
• Endpoint security, compliance, and device lifecycle management
• Platform automation, governance, and modernization initiatives
• AI-enabled workplace technologies, including Microsoft Copilot

Key Responsibilities

Platform Ownership & Strategy

• Serve as the technical owner for enterprise endpoint and collaboration platforms.
• Define platform roadmaps, standards, lifecycle strategies, and modernization initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts across device management, collaboration tools, and workplace technologies.
• Act as the primary escalation point and subject matter expert for endpoint technologies.

Endpoint Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain endpoint management solutions across Windows devices.
• Lead device provisioning, deployment, patching, compliance, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Optimize and modernize endpoint management capabilities using Intune and Autopilot.
• Reduce operational complexity through standardization and automation.

Microsoft 365 Platform Engineering

• Manage and enhance Microsoft 365 collaboration and productivity services.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve employee experience and platform adoption.
• Implement governance, compliance, and security controls across collaboration environments.
• Evaluate and implement new Microsoft capabilities that drive business value.

Automation & Modern Engineering Practices

• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and related technologies.
• Utilize Git-based version control and CI/CD methodologies for platform configuration and deployment.
• Apply infrastructure-as-code and engineering best practices to workplace technologies.
• Build automated solutions that eliminate manual effort and improve operational efficiency.

Security & Compliance

• Partner closely with Cybersecurity teams to strengthen endpoint security posture.
• Implement and maintain security baselines, Conditional Access policies, attack surface reduction controls, and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Drive vulnerability remediation and endpoint hardening efforts.
• Monitor emerging threats and proactively address security risks across the environment.

AI & Digital Workplace Innovation

• Support and govern Microsoft Copilot adoption and AI-enabled workplace solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve operational efficiency and employee productivity.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that enhance the digital workplace experience.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of experience supporting endpoint engineering, endpoint management, workplace technology, or infrastructure engineering environments.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Entra ID, and Defender for Endpoint.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Graph API and modern management technologies.
• Strong understanding of endpoint security, compliance, and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale endpoint environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a platform owner, product owner, or technical lead for enterprise technology platforms.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview and information governance initiatives.
• Experience leading Microsoft Copilot deployments and governance programs.
• Familiarity with cloud-first endpoint management and modern workplace transformation initiatives.

What Makes This Role Different

This role is ideal for someone who wants ownership rather than administration. You'll be responsible for defining how endpoint and collaboration platforms evolve, not simply maintaining them. You'll help shape strategy, drive automation, influence security posture, and lead modernization efforts while remaining hands-on with the technologies that power the digital workplace.