Endpoint Management and System Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY:  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Endpoint Management Administrator to join our team. As an Endpoint Management Administrator, you will be responsible for overseeing the management, configuration, and maintenance of client devices within our organization and assist with Windows Server administration. Your primary focus will be on utilizing software tools such as SCCM, Intune and JAMF to ensure the smooth operation, security, and compliance of client devices while also implementing and managing effective patching processes for client devices and Windows Servers.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage and administer client devices, including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, using software tools including Intune, SCCM, and Jamf.


• Work in conjunction with the software licensing department to ensure that all client software is patched, inventoried, and compliant.


• Develop, test, and submit for deployment group policies to ensure standardized configurations and security settings across client devices.


• Responsible for administering and maintaining Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, patch management, and performance tuning.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT Support, IT Assets, and Security to develop and implement device management strategies, best practices, and policies.


• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure client devices comply with organizational standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to client device management, patching, and group policies.


• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to enhance client device management and security.


• Generate reports on the status of the client device fleet.


• Perform all of these duties in compliance with IT policies and as directed by the IT management team.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proven experience in managing client devices, software deployments, and patching using SCCM, Intune, Jamf, and other relevant tools.


• Strong understanding of group policies and their application to enforce security and configuration standards.


• Knowledge of desktop and mobile operating systems (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) and their device management capabilities.


• Familiarity with network protocols, connectivity, and troubleshooting methodologies.


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve client device management issues.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide end-user support.

An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc.  Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology.  Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview.