Windows Endpoint Applications Administrator

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

57d

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Job Summary As the Windows Endpoint Applications Administrator (Applications Administrator Staff III/IV), you will develop and maintain security standards for endpoint operating systems, application software, and equipment. You will evaluate, design, and administer enterprise-level client security tools for workstation and servers, including management of system configuration, patching, and software lifecycle.

Requirements

3 or more years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree
Advanced experience managing multi-platform Client Security Tools, Client Management Tools or MDM solutions (SCCM, Intune, Workspace One, JAMF, Ivanti or similar)
Expertise in design and maintenance of client management technologies in an enterprise environment
Experience with configuration management and provisioning tools
Experience in producing repeatable, reliable, scalable systems architectures, with high availability, fault tolerance, performance tuning, monitoring, and statistics/metrics collection
Advanced knowledge in PowerShell writing scripts and automating processes
Must be comfortable working with mission critical and sensitive systems
Ability to communicate and present ideas to customers and all levels of management
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Security clearance issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
6 or more years of relevant experience
Advanced experience with implementing and managing multi-platform Client Security Tools, Client Management Tools or MDM solutions (SCCM, Intune, Workspace One, JAMF, Ivanti or similar)
Advanced knowledge in PowerShell writing scripts and automating processes

Nice To Haves

MCSE for other Microsoft certifications
CompTIA Security+
Experience managing macOS or Linux
Agile Scrum or Kanban experience

Responsibilities

Works with client security tools and client management tools to maintain end-user workstation baseline configurations and administration of endpoint security requirements
Leverages client management tools to deploy security updates, vulnerability patches, hotfixes and other updates to user workstations and servers
Develops and maintain provisioning scripts to add the latest security updates, software versions, hotfixes, and patches to new system builds
Develops and maintains software packages for the enterprise software catalog
Creates and administers program advertisements, job queries, and custom reports
Troubleshoots failed deployments and agent health issues
Deploys software using self-service catalog, and workstation targeted deployments
Creates back-end processes and maintenance to keep the system running healthy, including changes to the core components and settings, software delivery, agent behavior and heath, reporting, and software compliance
Monitors client health including agent settings and user experience behavior
Performs general system administration and troubleshooting
Creates and modifies existing application packages based on changing variables and EOL
Leverage group policy to modify installation package behavior, restrict OS features, and improve workstation security
Develops system logging, auditing, and monitoring processes
Exercises a high degree of responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools you create and manage
Conducts independent security control assessment to confirm and establish that controls are implemented correctly
Develops adoption plans including communications and training for new services
Evaluates new technologies and leads cross-organizational teams to analyze, select, implement, and integrate these technologies with existing IT services
Anticipates future IT service needs and investigates the potential of practical solutions
Develops strategies to mitigate end-user issues at an enterprise level
Takes initiative to document best practices and automate solutions
Documents and trains operations team on customer support, ticket escalation and maintenance

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect