Information Systems Architect - Consultant (MS SCCM / MECM System

Role: Information Systems Architect - Consultant (MS SCCM / MECM System Administrator)

Location: South Carolina

Type: Contract

Summary

The State of South Carolina (SCDPPPS) is seeking a Senior Microsoft SCCM / MECM System Administrator to support and enhance enterprise endpoint management initiatives. This is a newly created role to address a critical skills gap within the organization.

The consultant will be responsible for designing, administering, maintaining, and securing the agency's MECM/SCCM and MDT infrastructure, supporting large-scale Windows endpoint deployments, patching, compliance, and endpoint security in a fully remote enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, design, deploy, and support enterprise MECM/SCCM and MDT infrastructure

Ensure reliable software distribution, patching, reporting, and OS deployments (OSD)

Develop, maintain, and refresh multiple Windows OS images

Configure and manage application deployments for endpoint devices

Monitor MECM/SCCM infrastructure performance, logs, and event data

Improve endpoint compliance, security posture, and operational efficiency

Manage SUP, WSUS, and SQL Server configurations related to SCCM

Support Intune co-management and modern endpoint management

Implement and maintain security controls aligned with state and CJIS standards

Provide documentation, operational support, and knowledge transfer

Participate in change management, risk identification, and mitigation

Communicate effectively with IT teams, business users, and vendors

Adhere to state IT policies, SOPs, disaster recovery, and incident response procedures Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of enterprise MECM/SCCM and MDT administration

5+ years experience with Windows OS deployments, imaging, and refreshes

Strong experience developing and implementing multiple OS images

5+ years experience with:

Software Update Points (SUP)

WSUS integrations

SQL Server configurations related to SCCM

Hands-on experience with:

Active Directory

Entra AD / Hybrid AD (AADDC)

Microsoft 365 administration

Microsoft Intune (co-management)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)

Experience with SCCM hierarchy (CAS, Primary, Secondary sites)

Strong knowledge of boundary groups, distribution points, and content strategy Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Advanced expertise in:

Windows infrastructure, logging, and event handling

Client settings and deployment strategies

Compliance settings, baselines, and client health monitoring

Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills

Experience with:

Logon scripts and logon performance optimization

Automated deployments (OS, drivers, GPOs, task sequences)

DNS, DHCP, PXE, and related protocols

Experience in high-availability enterprise environments

Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills

Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure Administrator

Network+

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen's client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology

Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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