Kforce has a client that is seeking an Endpoint Engineer in Chicago, IL. This role includes defining, building, and operating solutions for the firm's end-user compute environments.Responsibilities include:

　　Participating in the evaluation and definition of the User Experience, specifying standards for how applications and desktops should perform, anticipating user interaction with upgrades and patch management, optimizing user interfaces, and ensuring intuitive, elegant system design and optimal supportability

　　Defining procedures for imaging desktop and laptop hardware, including evaluation and testing of BIOS version, BIOS configuration and device drivers, and virtual machines, including virtual hardware specifications

　　Assisting in the planning and execution of upgrade cycles for the Windows OS, major core applications, and other enterprise applications

　　Working with the firm's Enterprise Applications, IT Operations, and Risk teams to define and evolve new ways of delivering applications to any device

　　Defining and implementing standard policies, procedures, and processes for endpoint device management, including operating system and application deployment, application packaging and configuration, and the securing of the environment against the installation or execution of unapproved applications

　　Assisting in the vulnerability management efforts of the firm following the standards set by the firm's Information Risk Management team, including the deployment of security patches using an enterprise patch management solution and the configuration of security controls such as AppLocker application whitelisting, NTFS permissions, and Windows Firewall rules

　　Driving innovation and continuous improvement of the end user computing environment

　　Evaluating the impact of relevant emerging technology and business trends

　　Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or 5 years of equivalent work experience required

　　Must be certified in, or actively pursuing a certification in, at least one of the core management technologies

　　5 years of IT Infrastructure or desktop experience creating or maintaining enterprise level systems, management and or architecture, ideally in a multi-domain, multi-datacenter environment

　　5 years of engineering experience with Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Office 365, SCCM, Mac OSX, Apple iOS, and Android

　　Must have -hands-on- experience with Windows and Citrix management technologies (Active Directory, SCCM, XenApp/XenDesktop, Azure)

　　Strong working knowledge of automation and scripting (PowerShell and/or Python)

　　Demonstrating expert-level proficiency with key technologies to be supported, including willingness and ability to develop expertise in new technologies as needed

　　Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to schedule and coordinate multiple activities in results-oriented environment

　　Effective communication skills, both written and oral

　　Must have customer service attitude and ability to work well with other groups

　　Must subscribe to being highly available and responsive to occasional after-hours issues, as the firm operates on a near 24x7 basis

　　The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

　　We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

　　Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

　　This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

　　Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

　　Compensation Type:HoursMinimum Compensation:55.00Maximum Compensation:57.00