Endpoint & Automation Engineer

Schwarz Partners has an exciting opportunity for an Endpoint & Automation Engineer to join our team in Carmel, IN. The Endpoint & Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing automated workflows that optimize infrastructure efficiency and manage the full lifecycle of enterprise endpoints - including mobile devices, workstations, and servers. This role replaces manual, repetitive processes with scalable automation across maintenance, patching, software deployment, configuration management, compliance enforcement, and vulnerability remediation.

The engineer will serve as the technical owner of Microsoft SCCM/ECM, Microsoft Intune, and JAMF, ensuring secure, consistent, and efficient endpoint operations.

The ideal candidate combines deep endpoint management experience with strong scripting and automation capabilities, enabling the organization to reduce operational overhead, improve patch compliance, and accelerate vulnerability remediation.

About Schwarz Partners

Schwarz Partners is one of the largest independent manufacturers of corrugated sheets and packaging materials in the U.S. Through our family of companies, we continuously build and strengthen our capabilities. You'll find our products wherever goods are packaged, shipped, and sold-from innovative retail packaging to colorful in-store displays at pharmacies and grocers. You may also recognize our trucks on the highway.

Schwarz Partners is built on the belief that independence and innovation go hand in hand. Our decentralized structure allows us to adapt quickly, bring new ideas to life, and thrive in a competitive marketplace. Our people are empowered to develop their skills, take ownership of their work, and grow with the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

Endpoint Management & Automation

• Architect and implement automated workflows for patching, software deployment, configuration baselines, and compliance reporting across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, and Android.
• Build and maintain automation pipelines using Power Shell, Python, Graph API, Intune API, SCCM automation frameworks, and JAMF Pro API.
• Reduce manual touchpoints in endpoint provisioning, enrollment, and lifecycle management.
• Develop automated reporting dashboards for patch compliance, vulnerability status, and deployment success metrics.

Vulnerability & Patch Management

• Partner with security teams to translate vulnerability findings into automated remediation actions.
• Maintain patching schedules, deployment rings, and phased rollout strategies across all device platforms.
• Ensure timely remediation of critical vulnerabilities through automated workflows and policy enforcement.

Platform Ownership

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Microsoft SCCM/ECM, Microsoft Intune, and JAMF Pro.
• Manage configuration profiles, compliance policies, application packaging, and deployment pipelines.
• Oversee OS and application update channels, ensuring minimal disruption and high reliability.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with security, infrastructure, and help desk teams to streamline processes and reduce operational load.
• Document automation workflows, standard operating procedures, and architectural decisions.
• Provide guidance on endpoint security best practices and configuration hardening.

Other Significant Job Functions Include:

• Participate in on-call rotation.

Required Education / Experience:

• Degree in IT related field of study.

-or
- Equivalent experience in the job market.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins) for automation pipelines.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust endpoint principles and conditional access policies.
• Experience with configuration-as-code approaches for endpoint management.
• Certifications such as:
  Microsoft Certified:
  Endpoint Administrator Associate, JAMF 200/300/400, CompTIA Linux+, Security+ or equivalent.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Endpoint Management Platforms

• Strong expertise in Microsoft SCCM/ECM (collections, ADRs, task sequences, application packaging).
• Deep experience with Microsoft Intune (compliance, configuration profiles, app deployment, Autopilot).
• Proficiency with JAMF Pro for macOS/iOS management (policies, profiles, scripts, patch management).

Automation & Scripting

• Advanced Power Shell for Windows automation.
• Experience with Python for cross platform automation and API integration.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, especially Microsoft Graph API and JAMF API.
• Ability to build reusable automation modules, pipelines, and orchestration workflows.

Software Packaging & Deployment

• MSI, MSIX, PKG, DMG packaging.
• Automated deployment pipelines and testing frameworks.

Patching & Vulnerability Remediation

• Understanding of CVSS scoring, vulnerability prioritization, and remediation workflows.
• Experience integrating with vulnerability scanners (ex. Nessus).

Behavioral & Operational Competencies

• Ability to translate manual processes into automated workflows with measurable outcomes.
• Strong documentation…