We are currently seeking a MECM Engineering Lead to join our team in Arlington, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).
Job Summary: The MECM Engineering Lead is a senior technical and managerial role focused on leading the ongoing operations and management of a Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) environment in a complex federal government environment. The MECM Engineering Lead is responsible for the enterprise Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) strategy, blending hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient endpoint management.
Job Duties: - Lead the administration and support of MECM, managing software deployments, updates, patches, and configurations across the organization.
- Ensure MECM infrastructure is scalable to meet organizational growth and mission needs
- Develop and maintain MECM configurations, collections, and task sequences for OS and application deployment.
- Manage operating system images, validate new hardware, and implement hardware/OS refresh cycles.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex MECM client and deployment issues.
- Monitor and maintain MECM infrastructure for scalability, security, and performance.
- Establish and follow industry best practices for both routine and zero-day patch management.
- Deploy and update applications according to defined criteria, ensuring compatibility and compliance.
- Orchestrate security patch cycles to meet defined patching timeframes and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain scripts (often PowerShell) to automate administrative tasks, improve deployment efficiency, and generate reports.
- Lead and mentor a team of senior and mid-level engineers/admins, guiding skill development and ensuring focus on customer priorities.
- Collaborate with security, ITSM, and service desk teams to meet enterprise requirements
Basic Qualifications:- Minimum 10 years of experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and/or enterprise Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) roles/responsibilities.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with MECM/SCCM architecture and administration.
- Master's degree, One-and-one- half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program.
- Active TS clearance
Preferred Qualifications: - Scripting skills (PowerShell, batch, or other automation tools).
- Experience with OS deployment, driver management, and configuration baselines.
- Understanding of endpoint security, compliance, and UEM strategies.
- Leadership and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a government or regulated environment with security clearances
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $135,878 - $226,462. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
