Endpoint & Network Engineer

Hightower • Chicago, IL

1d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

You will join the Infrastructure and End User Computing team, working closely with network, security, and cloud engineering partners. This role serves as a bridge between endpoint engineering and network operations, acting as an escalation point for Service Desk and collaborating across teams to deliver a secure and seamless end user experience. As an Endpoint and Network Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering a secure, modern end user computing experience while supporting core network infrastructure and connectivity in a cloud first environment.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of experience in endpoint engineering, desktop engineering, or EUC roles
• Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Intune or Endpoint Manager
• Experience managing Windows and macOS environments, mobile platform experience preferred
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, TCP IP, and VPNs
• Experience with Cisco Meraki or similar networking platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Working knowledge of endpoint security and compliance frameworks
• Experience with Cisco Secure Client, Umbrella, Duo, or SSE platforms preferred
• Exposure to AWS networking or cloud hosted infrastructure preferred
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture preferred
• Scripting experience such as PowerShell or Bash is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage endpoint solutions using Microsoft Intune across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
• Administer Microsoft 365 including device compliance, conditional access, and endpoint security policies
• Manage the endpoint lifecycle including provisioning, patching, compliance, and decommissioning
• Support and optimize Box and collaboration tools
• Implement endpoint security controls aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Troubleshoot complex device, operating system, and application issues
• Support and maintain Cisco Meraki infrastructure including firewalls, switches, wireless, and SD WAN
• Assist with Cisco Secure Client including VPN, Zero Trust Access, Umbrella, and Duo Desktop
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues across LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud environments
• Support Webex collaboration infrastructure
• Work with AWS hosted network appliances such as Meraki, ISE, and Catalyst virtual routers
• Support secure access initiatives aligned with Zero Trust architecture
• Monitor and respond to endpoint and network security events
• Serve as an escalation point for Service Desk
• Document systems, configurations, and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams to improve reliability and user experience

Benefits

• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• Mother’s lounge onsite
• Flexible PTO plan
• Free gym in the Chicago office
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed