Modern IT Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Endpoint Validation & Desktop Engineering Specialist for long term contract work supporting enterprise endpoint management initiatives by executing structured validation and testing activities within a dedicated endpoint test environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft endpoint management technologies, operating system deployment validation, application compatibility testing, and documentation of test execution results.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring that operating system updates, application deployments, security configurations, and endpoint management solutions function reliably across a diverse enterprise environment before production release.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute structured testing and validation activities for endpoint management solutions, operating system updates, software deployments, and configuration changes.
- Validate Microsoft Windows operating system deployments and upgrades within controlled test environments.
- Perform application compatibility testing and document findings, issues, and remediation recommendations.
- Test and validate deployments managed through:
o Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM)
o Microsoft Intune
o Group Policy (GPO)
- Validate endpoint functionality across multiple:
o Hardware platforms
o Authentication methods
o Network configurations
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and validation procedures.
- Document test execution results, defects, risks, and recommendations in accordance with organizational standards.
- Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate testing, data collection, and validation activities.
- Collaborate with desktop engineering, infrastructure, security, and application teams to troubleshoot deployment and compatibility issues.
- Assist with pilot testing initiatives and provide feedback on deployment readiness.
- Support continuous improvement of testing methodologies, documentation standards, and validation processes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting one or more of the following:
o Enterprise Endpoint Management
o Desktop Engineering
o Software Deployment Testing
o Operating System Validation
- Strong experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments.
- Hands-on experience with:
o Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM)
o Microsoft Intune
o Group Policy (GPO)
o PowerShell scripting
o Application compatibility testing
o Test execution and documentation
- Experience creating and maintaining detailed test plans, test scripts, and validation documentation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within technical project teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience validating deployments across:
o Multiple hardware platforms
o Various authentication methods
o Diverse network configurations
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale desktop modernization, migration, or endpoint management projects.
- Familiarity with endpoint security controls and device compliance policies.
- Experience working in regulated or highly controlled enterprise environments.
Certifications
One or more of the following certifications are preferred:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
- Equivalent endpoint management, desktop support, or device administration certifications
- Desired Skills
- Endpoint Management
- Desktop Engineering
- MECM / SCCM
- Microsoft Intune
- Group Policy Management
- PowerShell Automation
- Windows 10/11 Administration
- Software Deployment Validation
- Application Compatibility Testing
- Technical Documentation
- Defect Tracking and Reporting
- Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will consistently deliver high-quality validation results, identify deployment risks before production rollout, maintain accurate testing documentation, and help ensure enterprise endpoint solutions are deployed securely, reliably, and efficiently across the organization.
Location:
Onsite - Florence, KY
Compensation:
$90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year depending on experience and qualifications.