Workstation Engineer

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. 

With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research. 

SUMMARY: The Workstation Engineer is responsible for the design, lifecycle management, security, standardization, and continuous improvement of Worldwide's end-user computing environment. This role ensures that employee devices, operating systems, endpoint management platforms, and productivity tools remain secure, reliable, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

The Workstation Engineer evaluates emerging technologies, maintains endpoint technology roadmaps, manages hardware and software standards, validates compatibility, administers endpoint management solutions, and supports the deployment of secure workstation technologies across a global enterprise environment. The role works closely with Security, Infrastructure, Service Desk, Procurement, and business stakeholders to deliver a modern digital workplace experience. Industry best practices emphasize endpoint lifecycle management, modern device management, cloud-managed endpoints, automation, and Zero Trust security principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks may include but are not limited to

Endpoint Strategy & Roadmap

• Own and maintain the global workstation hardware roadmap.
• Define and manage approved standards for laptops, desktops, monitors, docking stations, peripherals, and mobile computing devices.
• Develop lifecycle and refresh strategies for end-user hardware.
• Recommend future-state endpoint solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement and vendors to evaluate new hardware platforms and technologies.

Technology Evaluation & Innovation

• Research, evaluate, and assess new endpoint technologies, operating systems, management tools, and productivity solutions.
• Conduct proofs of concept (POCs) and pilot programs for emerging technologies.
• Evaluate compatibility, supportability, security risks, and operational impact of new solutions.
• Provide recommendations based on technical, business, security, and user experience considerations.

Hardware & Software Compatibility Testing

• Design, coordinate, and execute testing activities for workstation hardware, operating systems, drivers, applications, and peripherals.
• Validate compatibility between business applications and supported endpoint platforms.
• Develop testing standards, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Document findings and support enterprise-wide deployment decisions.

Endpoint Engineering & Administration

• Engineer, deploy, and maintain Windows and macOS workstation environments.
• Manage endpoint configuration standards and images.
• Configure and support endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Jamf, and related technologies.
• Develop automation and self-service solutions to improve endpoint management and user experience.
• Create and maintain endpoint configuration, compliance, and security policies.

Patch & Vulnerability Management

• Test, validate, and deploy operating system, driver, firmware, and application updates.
• Assess software patches for potential business impact prior to enterprise deployment.
• Develop deployment schedules and rollout strategies.
• Monitor patch compliance and remediation activities.
• Partner with Cybersecurity teams to address endpoint vulnerabilities and reduce risk exposure.

Security & Compliance

• Support Zero Trust and endpoint security initiatives.
• Ensure workstation configurations comply with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Security teams to implement endpoint protection, encryption, device compliance, and conditional access controls.
• Participate in security reviews, audits, and compliance assessments.

Operational Support

• Serve as Tier 3 escalation support for complex workstation-related incidents and problems.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive permanent corrective actions.
• Engage vendors and manufacturers to resolve product defects and technical issues.
• Support major incidents impacting endpoint services.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures, runbooks, and knowledge articles.
• Maintain endpoint architecture documentation and hardware standards catalogs.
• Continuously improve workstation deployment, support, and lifecycle processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency.

Project Participation

• Lead or participate in endpoint modernization initiatives.
• Support workstation-related workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, office openings, and technology refresh projects.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cloud, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Service Desk teams to deliver endpoint solutions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Technology evaluation and decision-making.
• Project and change management.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance security, usability, and operational requirements.
• Vendor management and stakeholder engagement.
• Documentation and knowledge management.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently in a global environment.
• Success Measures
• The Workstation Engineer will be measured on:
• Endpoint compliance and security posture.
• Hardware roadmap effectiveness and lifecycle management.
• Patch compliance and vulnerability remediation performance.
• Device reliability and user experience metrics.
• Reduction in endpoint-related incidents.
• Successful delivery of endpoint modernization initiatives.
• Automation and operational efficiency improvements.
• Quality of documentation and technical standards.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in endpoint engineering, workstation engineering, desktop engineering, or end-user computing.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale Windows workstation environments.
• Experience with endpoint lifecycle management and hardware standardization.
• Experience testing and validating hardware and software compatibility.
• Experience managing software deployment and patch management processes.

Technical Skills

• Windows 10/11 administration and engineering.
• Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager.
• Windows Autopilot.
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Microsoft 365 platform.
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Endpoint security technologies.
• Software packaging and deployment.
• Hardware lifecycle and asset management.
• Driver and firmware management.
• Device compliance and configuration management.
• Remote support and endpoint troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting macOS environments.
• Experience with Jamf Pro.
• Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop or other virtual desktop technologies.
• Experience with Tanium or similar endpoint management platforms.
• Experience with Digital Experience Monitoring (DEX/DEM) tools.
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator (or successor certification).
• Experience operating within a regulated environment such as healthcare, clinical research, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

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