Endpoint Systems Architect Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Position Title:

Endpoint Systems Architect Job Group:

Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Intune Experience with MECM Experience with Jamf Experience with directory services such as Entra and Active Directory Experience with Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android operating systems

Job Description:

Are you experienced in endpoint systems management and ready to lead enterprise-level IT solutions at a large university? Iowa State University is seeking a Systems Analyst III to join the Information Technology Services (ITS) Endpoint Services team. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical infrastructure projects and provide high-level support to IT staff across campus. What you’ll do: Manage and maintain endpoint devices—including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android—across platforms such as MECM, Jamf, and Intune. Lead and support infrastructure components such as WSUS, MBAM, Papercut, and Microsoft Defender. Facilitate large-scale projects, including the implementation of Windows device administration within Intune in a comanaged configuration. Implement and maintain APIs and tools to improve inter-system integration and ensure interoperability across endpoint systems. Serve as a senior technical escalation point for campus IT administrators and peers, providing mentorship and troubleshooting expertise. This position works closely with central and distributed IT staff and plays a key role in ensuring secure, scalable, and user-friendly endpoint experiences for the university community.

Additional information:

Position type:

Full-time, Professional and Scientific Location:

On-site at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa (some hybrid flexibility may be available) Residency requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. About ITS at

Iowa State:

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides the secure, reliable, and innovative technology infrastructure that supports Iowa State University’s academic, research, and operational excellence. ITS delivers enterprise-wide services to faculty, staff, and students across colleges and departments.

Learn more at https:

//www.it.iastate.edu What we offer

• exceptional benefits: Working at Iowa State University means you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career: Work/life balance: Iowa State University was voted Best Place for Working Parents 2025 Generous vacation and sick leave
• 24 vacation days, 18 sick days, and 11 paid holidays Excellent health insurance options
• including dental and vision coverage Retirement plans with employer contributions
• choose from multiple plans to secure your future Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• grow with us Wellness programs and work-life resources
• including mental health and counseling support Explore Iowa State’s benefits: https://www.

hr.iastate.edu/benefits

Appointment Type:

Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12

Month Work Period Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS811

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or

Toll Free:

1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

June 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:

June 24, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R17249 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university’s Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or

Toll-Free:

(877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.