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Datum Technologies Group

Desktop Engineer

On site

Pennsylvania, United states

Mid level

Freelance

05-02-2026

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Communication Leadership Go Endpoint Security Windows

Job Specifications

Job Description:

Senior Desktop Engineer

The Senior Desktop Engineer provides technical leadership for the enterprise endpoint computing environment in a highly regulated industry. This role is responsible for the design, deployment, security, and compliance of desktop and mobile endpoints, while also guiding day-to-day activities of the desktop support team through task delegation, mentoring, and operational oversight. The Lead Desktop Engineer serves as a senior technical escalation point and a key partner to security, risk, and compliance teams.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of enterprise desktop and mobile endpoint environments.

• Extensive experience with Windows endpoint administration and support.

• Strong hands-on experience with modern endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune or equivalent.

• Experience designing and maintaining automated or zero-touch deployment solutions.

• Demonstrated experience implementing endpoint security, compliance, and configuration policies.

• Working knowledge of vulnerability management processes and compliance frameworks within regulated environments.

• Experience with application packaging and enterprise software deployment.

• Ability to lead technical initiatives and make architectural decisions within scope.

• Proven ability to delegate tasks, mentor team members, and provide technical guidance.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation suitable for audits and executive review.

• Minimum of five years of related experience in desktop engineering or endpoint management, including a senior or lead role.

• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Endpoint, Intune, security certifications); active pursuit acceptable.

• Willingness to work a reasonably flexible schedule as required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM MANAGER:

1. To get started, can you give me a quick overview of your team and what you do?

We are the infrastructure team for Reed Tech

2. The person who will be successful in this role will be somebody who?

To help us build out more automated processes for building endpoints and managing endpoints and fulfilling our customers needs.

3. What would you say are the TOP 3 must-have skills you’re looking for? (Measurable skills, technologies, etc.)

A.) Experience with engineering, deployment and lifecycle management of desktop and laptop environments in compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards.

B.) InTune

C.) US Citizen needed and ability to obtain clearance is a must; existing clearance is a major plus

4. How many years of experience are you looking for? As you start to go through resumes, what would stand out to you as the BEST candidate versus an AVERAGE candidate? at least 6

5. Does your team work standard core hours or does that vary? 8-4 or 9-5 EST

6. Do you need someone with a particular degree or certification? Certifications with Microsoft Intune, security preferred.

7. What are some of the performance indicators you’ll be looking for once this person ramps up? (Meeting deadlines, quality of work, etc.)

Driving and meeting SLAs and driving project work. We also want someone who is familiar with mentoring

About the Company

Datum Technologies Group is the go-to partner for comprehensive technology solutions and staffing services. We are industry veterans with expertise in managed services, technology project delivery, and global workforce solutions, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to help businesses optimize operations, reduce costs, and achieve their digital transformation objectives. Know more