Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking an Endpoint Engineer. Key Responsibilities: * Endpoint Management: Oversee the deployment, management, and optimization of Windows endpoints in a hybrid environment utilizing both on-premises and cloud-based tools (Intune/Azure) * Automation and Scripting: Develop and implement automation solutions using PowerShell to improve efficiency and scalability in endpoint management tasks * System Design and Implementation: Document current state workflows, design infrastructure improvements, and deploy scalable endpoint solutions to support high-performance trading operations * Software Deployment: Manage the deployment of applications using tools like Intune, Altiris, or equivalent, ensuring minimal downtime and high accuracy * Urgent Support Escalation: Act as a critical escalation point for endpoint-related issues, maintaining SLAs in a high-pressure trading environment * Cross-Platform Expertise: Provide basic Linux troubleshooting support and maintain familiarity with Mac management tools (e.g., Jamf) * Collaborative Development: Work closely with traders, service desk personnel, and other IT staff to align technical solutions with business needs * Process Improvement: Contribute to the selection and adoption of ticketing and workflow tools, such as Jira, to enhance operational visibility and prioritization