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Endpoint Engineer
- State of Montana (Helena, MT)
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*About Us:* Hello! We’re the Justice Information Technology Services (JITS) team at the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ). We serve the Montana Attorney General providing vital Information Technology (IT) infrastructure which Montanan’s rely upon to support state and local law enforcement. Our team is dynamic and collaborative, and we have a big impact. We manage the IT systems, services, and interfaces to support approximately 900 DOJ employees, and over 3,000 Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) customers across the state working together to make a difference. JITS supports DOJ staff involved with legal cases concerning the State and its people, Montana missing persons, victim services, children’s justice, consumer protection, criminal investigations, highway safety, motor vehicle operations, gambling control, criminal history information, and forensic laboratory services. This is a long list of vital services but if you enjoy diversity, this challenging, exciting, and rewarding position may be what you are looking for. *The Role:* We are looking for a skilled Endpoint Engineer who will assist in developing, planning, implementing, and managing the DOJ’s endpoints including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, systems software, licenses, and print management. This position will work on technical issues from both upper and lower-level positions, involving endpoint, network and/or systems modifications. *What You’ll Do:* * **Design, develop and manage pushing Department applications and their configurations to workstations * Build Department operating system configurations and deploy workstations to end user * Develop and implement technical assistance services * Ensure the implementation of endpoint security measures and policies to protect organizational data * Monitor endpoint performance and implement enhancements to optimize user experience * Provide advanced technical support for endpoint-related issues, escalating complex problems as necessary * Experience with MDM and AV solutions are also a bonus. */Note/*/: Don’t quite meet all the requirements, but still confident you could crush it as an Endpoint Engineer? Show us. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered./ *Why Join Us?* * Awesome Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans. * Student Loan Forgiveness: Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. * Fun Work Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. *Ready to Apply?* Submit your resume and cover letter electronically. If you have any questions, email Bri Smith at [email protected]. This is a permanent full-time position and located in Helena, Montana. Special Information: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months. Eligibility to Work: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor. *Minimum Qualifications:*** * Two years of education in the field of Information Technology. * Two years of job-related experience in a network or systems administrator role. * Other combinations of education, certification or experience may be substituted. *Preferred Qualifications:* * Two years job-related experience in a service desk role. *What We’re Looking For:* Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Strong technical knowledge of endpoint devices, operating systems, device management systems, workstation imaging and deployment. * Managing complex and varied system development and administration projects * Isolating and resolving advanced technical problems * Communicating well with people of varied technical levels * Managing multiple tasks and workflow Preferred Skills: * Certifications such as CompTIA A , Network , Security , or equivalent. * Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Endpoint Configuration Manager, Active Directory and Windows Server products. * Experience with MDM and AV solutions are also a bonus. */Note/*/: Don’t quite meet all the requirements, but still confident you could crush it as an Endpoint Engineer? Show us. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered./ *Special Instructions: * The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the cover letter, resume, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks. Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered. Successful applicant(s) will be subject to: * Criminal History Fingerprint Check * Intensive Background Check * Driving History *REAL ID Compliant Credential Required and/or Passport:* State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire. Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.S. Passport or Employment Authorization ID (Form I-766). All DOJ positions require a valid REAL ID or U.S. Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2025. For further information go tohttps://mtrealid.govorhttps://www.dhs.gov/real-id-frequently-asked-questions. *HOW TO APPLY: * */To be considered for this position, you must attach a_resume and cover letter_at the time of application/**.* Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”. _Your Resume_: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job. A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the résumé to be considered for this position. Failure to attach resume will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson [email protected] Transfer Service. To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous**State of Montana Benefits. · Medical, dental and vision coverage · Retirement plans · Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays · Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts · Employee Assistance Program State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This Organization Participates inE-Verify. Minorities and women are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.** **Title:** *Endpoint Engineer* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25140937*
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