Technology

Endpoint Engineer - Contract

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLCChicago, IL🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid contract role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant desktop modernization initiatives within a leading professional services organization, enhancing your VDI and end-user computing expertise. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in quality assurance and endpoint management, enjoy collaborating with diverse technical teams, and are eager to refine testing procedures for impactful projects. Apply now to leverage your skills and gain valuable experience in this dynamic environment.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationChicago, IL, United States

Active DirectoryAzurePowerShellVMware

Job description

Quality Control Analyst / Engineer (VDI & End-User Computing)
A leading professional services organization in downtown Chicago is seeking a Quality Control Analyst/Engineer for a 6-month contract engagement. This role will focus on validating and supporting modern end-user computing environments, with a strong emphasis on virtual desktop infrastructure, desktop engineering, workstation modernization initiatives, and quality control processes.
In this position, you will work closely with infrastructure, engineering, security, and support teams to test, validate, and document enterprise desktop solutions. The ideal candidate brings a blend of VDI administration, endpoint management, and quality assurance experience, along with exceptional documentation and communication skills. You will play a key role in ensuring desktop platforms, applications, and deployment processes are thoroughly tested and ready for production use while helping standardize testing procedures for future initiatives.
If you enjoy working independently, collaborating across technical teams, and contributing to large-scale desktop modernization efforts, this opportunity could be an excellent fit. Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of experience supporting virtual desktop or desktop engineering environments
Experience with Omnissa Horizon (VMware Horizon), Azure Virtual Desktop, or Windows 365
Strong understanding of Windows 11 image management and application deployment
Experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr)
Ability to execute test plans, validate software deployments, and document results
Experience running and troubleshooting PowerShell scripts
Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy administration
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage testing activities and documentation with minimal supervision

Desired Skills & Experience

Microsoft Intune and Autopilot experience
Familiarity with Entra ID and hybrid identity environments
Experience with FSLogix profile management and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Azure networking, storage, and virtual desktop architecture
Citrix administration experience
Experience with Nerdio Manager for Azure Virtual Desktop
Exposure to end-user computing migrations or VDI platform transitions
Experience testing business-critical applications in professional services environments
Strong organizational, project tracking, and process improvement skills