Core Responsibilities:
Lead endpoint automation for provisioning, compliance, remediation, and standard configuration across the Windows fleet.
Engineer and modernize deployment workflows using Microsoft Intune, SCCM/MECM, and Windows Autopilot, with a focus on repeatability, safety, and scale.
Build reusable PowerShell-based frameworks (and supporting tooling) for device configuration, drift detection, self-healing remediation, and operational consistency.
Define and evolve Windows endpoint standards including OS baseline configuration, security baselines, and lifecycle practices aligned with enterprise requirements.
Partner with QA and release governance to improve validation practices for patches, feature updates, policy changes, security configuration, and application rollouts.
Implement and expand CI/CD practices for endpoint engineering content (scripts, configuration, packaging, policy-as-code where applicable), using Git-based workflows, reviews, and promotion patterns.
Integrate with identity and security platforms (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID) to support secure provisioning, access, and device compliance patterns.
Reduce operational toil and improve reliability by automating routine work, codifying repeatable runbooks, and improving observability and troubleshooting signals.
Collaborate across Workplace Engineering (Windows, VDI, macOS/mobility, Digital Workplace) to standardize engineering patterns and share automation approaches.
Technical Requirements:
Strong experience with Windows endpoint engineering in an enterprise environment (OS configuration, policy management, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management).
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and SCCM/MECM for application delivery, device management, and endpoint configuration.
Experience with Windows Autopilot and modern provisioning patterns.
Proficiency in PowerShell for automation, packaging, and remediation workflows.
Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and Git-based workflows (code reviews, branching strategies, reusable templates/modules).
Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID and endpoint identity/compliance patterns.
Experience with Desired State concepts (e.g., Desired State Configuration or similar) is a plus.
Understanding of enterprise endpoint security concepts (security baselines, hardening, least privilege, patching/updates).
Familiarity with monitoring/telemetry and operational observability concepts is a plus.
What it takes:
Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
3–5+ years of relevant experience in Windows endpoint engineering, automation, or platform engineering roles.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document standards and enable others.
Ability to work across teams, influence standards, and drive automation-first engineering practices.
Strong planning, organization, and delivery discipline.
Qualifications:
Minimum of eight years related work experience.
Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Skills Required
- Strong enterprise Windows endpoint engineering experience, including OS configuration, policy management, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and SCCM/MECM for application delivery, device management, and endpoint configuration
- Experience with Windows Autopilot and modern provisioning patterns
- Proficiency with PowerShell for automation, packaging, and remediation workflows
- Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and Git-based workflows, including code reviews, branching strategies, reusable templates, and modules
- Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID and endpoint identity and compliance patterns
- Understanding of enterprise endpoint security concepts, including security baselines, hardening, least privilege, and patching
- Three to five or more years of relevant experience in Windows endpoint engineering, automation, or platform engineering roles
- Minimum of eight years of related work experience
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent training, experience, or combination
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work across teams, influence standards, and drive automation-first engineering practices
- Strong planning, organization, and delivery discipline
- Experience with Desired State concepts such as Desired State Configuration
- Familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, and operational observability concepts
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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