Allstate
Senior Modern Desktop Engineer
Posted on Aug 10 Illinois, IL 122 views
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Modern Desktop Engineer to join our enterprise technology team in a highly regulated financial and insurance services environment. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable modern workplace solutions to meet business and compliance requirements. This role requires deep expertise in device and identity management, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and virtualization technologies, with a focus on security, performance, and end-user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Experience:
Supervisory Responsibilities
• This job does not have supervisory duties.
Education & Experience (in lieu)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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Skills
Azure Active Directory (AD), Defect Resolution, ERP Applications, Functional Designs, Integration Testing, Issue Management, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft PowerShell, Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $92,560.00 - 166,465.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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To view the “EEO is the Law” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Modern Desktop Engineer to join our enterprise technology team in a highly regulated financial and insurance services environment. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable modern workplace solutions to meet business and compliance requirements. This role requires deep expertise in device and identity management, hybrid cloud infrastructure, and virtualization technologies, with a focus on security, performance, and end-user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect, deploy, and manage Microsoft Intune for device provisioning, configuration, and compliance across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms.
Implement and maintain co-management with Microsoft SCCM to enable smooth transitions and device management.
Consult on Azure AD / Entra ID solutions including Conditional Access, enterprise application registrations, and identity protection policies.
Maintain and optimize federated identity configurations with a strong understanding of SSO, SAML, OAuth2, and hybrid identity solutions specifically regarding Windows Hello for Business and jamf Connect.
Administer and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, including session host management, user profile handling, and scaling strategies.
Implement Citrix Storefront hosted managed desktops.
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure endpoints adhere to organizational policies.
Troubleshoot complex device management, identity, and access issues across multiple platforms.
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
Document architectural designs, processes, and operational procedures.
Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years of experience in enterprise-level desktop engineering or endpoint management.
Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and mobile device management (MDM) across all major platforms.
Strong expertise in SCCM co-management and transitioning devices from traditional to modern management.
Proven experience with Azure AD/Entra, including Conditional Access, role-based access control, and enterprise app integrations.
Advanced understanding of federated identity systems and authentication protocols.
Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop and Citrix Storefront.
Solid grasp of PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.
Familiarity with security frameworks and endpoint protection best practices.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• This job does not have supervisory duties.
Education & Experience (in lieu)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
#LI-CJ1
Skills
Azure Active Directory (AD), Defect Resolution, ERP Applications, Functional Designs, Integration Testing, Issue Management, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft PowerShell, Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $92,560.00 - 166,465.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the “EEO is the Law” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
