Endpoint Systems Engineer
Prime System Solutions
Apply to this jobThe Endpoint Systems Engineer is a critical member of the IT infrastructure team, responsible for the lifecycle management of all endpoint devices across the organization. This role bridges security, operations, and automation — ensuring that every managed device remains compliant, current, and performing at its best. The ideal candidate is hands-on with RMM tooling, comfortable writing PowerShell automation, and thrives in a fast-paced managed services or enterprise IT environment.
Key Responsibilities
Endpoint Patching & Compliance
- Deploy, schedule, and validate OS and software patches across Windows/macOS endpoints using Kaseya VSA and Datto RMM
- Manage patch policies, rings, and compliance baselines through Microsoft Intune
- Generate regular patch compliance reports and present remediation plans for non-compliant devices
- Maintain patch SLAs and minimize exposure windows for critical CVEs
Application Management
- Package, deploy, and maintain third-party applications across the endpoint fleet via Intune and RMM tooling
- Manage application versioning, silent installs, and uninstall routines
- Monitor application health and ensure licensing compliance
Ticketing & Incident Management
- Triage, manage, and resolve endpoint-related tickets within ConnectWise Manage
- Document resolution steps clearly for knowledge base contribution
- Escalate complex issues appropriately while maintaining SLA commitments
Automation & Scripting
- Write and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive tasks such as software installs, system health checks, user provisioning, and reporting
- Develop and deploy scripts via RMM platforms at scale across managed endpoints
Asset & Documentation Management
- Maintain accurate endpoint inventory and configuration records through Liongard
- Ensure audit trails, change logs, and runbooks are up to date
- Contribute to internal IT documentation and SOPs
Security & Compliance
- Enforce endpoint security baselines (antivirus, EDR, encryption, MFA policies)
- Monitor for policy drift and remediate non-compliant devices proactively
- Collaborate with security teams on vulnerability management and endpoint hardening
Requirements
- Experience in endpoint management, systems administration, or MSP role
- Hands-on experience with Kaseya VSA, Datto RMM, and/or Microsoft Intune
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and system management
- Experience with ConnectWise (Manage or Automate) for ticketing and workflow
- Familiarity with Liongard or similar documentation/asset platforms
- Strong understanding of Windows endpoint management (Group Policy, MDM, registry)
- Knowledge of patch management best practices and vulnerability frameworks (e.g., CVSS)
- Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
Preferred / Bonus Skills
- Experience in a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment
- Microsoft certifications (MD-102, AZ-800, or similar)
- Familiarity with macOS endpoint management
- Experience with endpoint security tools (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Defender for Endpoint)
- Basic networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, VPN)
Summary
Manage endpoints, automate tasks, ensure security, and maintain compliance in IT environment.
Job title
Endpoint Systems Engineer
Experience level
professional level
Industry
information technology
Location requirements
Cape Town, full-time on-site role
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Cape Town, South Africa