Senior Systems Engineer

Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Senior Systems Engineer Posting Summary Implement and support Microsoft endpoint management technologies with on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-native Microsoft 365 services, focusing on modern device management (MDM) through Microsoft Intune, Entra and other end user computing (EUC) solutions. Collaborate with faculty and staff to determine needs and priorities and support deployment and administration of applications.

Primary responsibilities include:

Administer Microsoft infrastructure services on multiple large-scale systems in a 24×7 production data center environment. Support cloud and on-premises Microsoft technologies such as Intune, Entra, Autopilot, Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM), Active Directory, Windows Server systems, and other Microsoft services. Install, maintain, and modify Windows operating systems and components, and develop scripts (PowerShell) to maintain and enhance UVM systems. Engineer and support solutions for MDM improvements and help determine the future of Unified Endpoint Management solutions. Collaborate to evaluate and deploy next generation systems for management of university client devices, operating systems, software, and BYOD. Develop and support enhancements to EUC environments. Provide technical support for UVM's VMware Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment, enhancing for academic needs as well as administrative access to sensitive data. Help manage UVM's AppsAnywhere environment to ensure multiple software delivery methods meet campus needs, including the creation of Cloudpaging packages for streaming installation of applications to Windows computers, integrating virtual applications hosted in UVM's VMware environment, and curating local downloadable installers for multiple operating systems and use cases. Work with Systems and Information Security staff to ensure secure and reliable on-premises and cloud services environments. Maintain a proactive security posture when evaluating and implementing technologies, responding quickly to mitigate emerging threats and keeping systems and applications updated. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Bachelor's degree and five years of systems administration and scripting experience in a large-scale, complex Microsoft server environment. Expertise with EUC solutions, including MDM-based deployment, onboarding, patching, and policy. Expertise with Microsoft Windows Server and desktop operating systems and demonstrated ability to manage integrated Microsoft services in a highly available environment. Experience with scripting, including PowerShell. Experience with Microsoft Entra services. Configuration management, system and network debugging experience. Effective troubleshooting skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience administering Microsoft 365 services. Desirable Qualifications Previous history of running complex managed workstation environments successfully. Experience with Microsoft Intune and Autopilot. Experience with Microsoft SCCM, MDT, or similar endpoint management and deployment services. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) expertise, ideally VMware Horizon. Experience with application virtualization technologies. Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy. Experience with CrowdStrike EDR tools or products. Experience working at an academic institution. Anticipated Pay Range $80,000-$96,000 Other Information Special Conditions Non-standard work hours required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 05/07/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Our Common Ground Statement The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of

Our Common Ground:

Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties. Position Information Position Title Systems Engineering PC3 X Posting Number S6087PO Department Systems Architecture & Admin/11620 Position Number 001659 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12 Senior Systems Engineer 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 85 S Prospect St, Burlington, VT 05405 Hybrid work Full-time University of Vermont 242 reviews Full-time Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Senior Systems Engineer Posting Summary Implement and support Microsoft endpoint management technologies with on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-native Microsoft 365 services, focusing on modern device management (MDM) through Microsoft Intune, Entra and other end user computing (EUC) solutions. Collaborate with faculty and staff to determine needs and priorities and support deployment and administration of applications.

Primary responsibilities include:

Administer Microsoft infrastructure services on multiple large-scale systems in a 24×7 production data center environment. Support cloud and on-premises Microsoft technologies such as Intune, Entra, Autopilot, Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM), Active Directory, Windows Server systems, and other Microsoft services. Install, maintain, and modify Windows operating systems and components, and develop scripts (PowerShell) to maintain and enhance UVM systems. Engineer and support solutions for MDM improvements and help determine the future of Unified Endpoint Management solutions. Collaborate to evaluate and deploy next generation systems for management of university client devices, operating systems, software, and BYOD. Develop and support enhancements to EUC environments. Provide technical support for UVM's VMware Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment, enhancing for academic needs as well as administrative access to sensitive data. Help manage UVM's AppsAnywhere environment to ensure multiple software delivery methods meet campus needs, including the creation of Cloudpaging packages for streaming installation of applications to Windows computers, integrating virtual applications hosted in UVM's VMware environment, and curating local downloadable installers for multiple operating systems and use cases. Work with Systems and Information Security staff to ensure secure and reliable on-premises and cloud services environments. Maintain a proactive security posture when evaluating and implementing technologies, responding quickly to mitigate emerging threats and keeping systems and applications updated. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Bachelor's degree and five years of systems administration and scripting experience in a large-scale, complex Microsoft server environment. Expertise with EUC solutions, including MDM-based deployment, onboarding, patching, and policy. Expertise with Microsoft Windows Server and desktop operating systems and demonstrated ability to manage integrated Microsoft services in a highly available environment. Experience with scripting, including PowerShell. Experience with Microsoft Entra services. Configuration management, system and network debugging experience. Effective troubleshooting skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience administering Microsoft 365 services. Desirable Qualifications Previous history of running complex managed workstation environments successfully. Experience with Microsoft Intune and Autopilot. Experience with Microsoft SCCM, MDT, or similar endpoint management and deployment services. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) expertise, ideally VMware Horizon. Experience with application virtualization technologies. Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy. Experience with CrowdStrike EDR tools or products. Experience working at an academic institution. Anticipated Pay Range $80,000-$96,000 Other Information Special Conditions Non-standard work hours required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 05/07/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Our Common Ground Statement The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of

Our Common Ground:

Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties. Position Information Position Title Systems Engineering PC3 X Posting Number S6087PO Department Systems Architecture & Admin/11620 Position Number 001659 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12