Endpoint Systems Analyst - Student

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• Job classification: W6000 - Student Worker
• Salary range: $18.22
• Position End Date: March 31, 2027
• Final date to receive applications: 4:00PM, May 1, 2026

The Endpoint Systems Analyst – Student Worker supports the ongoing health, security, and compliance of institution‑owned endpoint devices used by faculty, staff, and students. Working under the guidance of senior Endpoint staff, the student focuses on monitoring device compliance and health, identifying non‑compliant or inactive devices, assisting with initial remediation activities, and supporting incident and service request tickets through the institution’s IT service management platform.

This role provides practical experience with enterprise endpoint management and security tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Service Now, while operating within defined procedures and escalation paths. The position is designed to complement an enrolled student’s academic schedule and offers experiential learning aligned with institutional security standards, operational best practices, and customer service expectations.

• Assist with monitoring endpoint health and compliance using enterprise management tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) and Microsoft Intune.
• Identify non‑compliant or unhealthy devices, including systems with outdated configurations, missing patches, or inactive / malfunctioning SCCM clients.
• Review and track devices that have not checked in within expected time frames and perform initial remediation steps in accordance with documented procedures.
• Support endpoint remediation activities, such as client repairs, policy refreshes, patch re‑evaluation, and guided corrective actions, escalating complex issues as required.
• Assist in reviewing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint reports to identify device vulnerabilities, security posture gaps, and remediation opportunities.
• Escalate security‑related concerns, repeated non‑compliance, or unresolved health issues to senior Endpoint Systems staff following established escalation paths.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and remediation of hardware, operating system, and application issues.
• Assist with endpoint‑related operational tasks and small projects as assigned.
• Support peak periods such as semester start‑ups, onboarding, and campus technology initiatives.

• Assist with incident and service request tickets in Service Now, including updating ticket status, documenting findings, performing assigned remediation steps, and escalating issues in accordance with established workflows.
• Document procedures, technical steps, and troubleshooting guides.
• Contribute to knowledge base articles and update internal documentation to support consistent service delivery.
• Follow established IT service management (ITSM) documentation practices.

• Must be a current SAIT student enrolled in and returning to a program in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an IT related field.
• Experience supporting desktop, laptop, and mobile devices, including basic hardware troubleshooting, operating system issues, and application support preferred.
• Experience following documented procedures, knowledge base articles, and escalation paths in an IT support setting preferred.

• Able to work effectively both independently and within a technical team, using sound judgment to elevate issues that fall outside defined support scope.
• Proficient with Windows and/or macOS environments, with the ability to troubleshoot common operating system and user‑level issues.
• Exposure to enterprise endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune or MECM/SCCM through coursework, labs, co‑op placements,…