Principal Desktop Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent experience, with 10+ years in IT engineering and 5+ years in enterprise desktop or end-user computing roles, including leadership responsibilities.
- Deep hands-on knowledge of Windows and macOS in large enterprise environments, including OS deployment, imaging, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
- Expert-level experience with Microsoft SCCM/MECM and Microsoft Intune, including software distribution, patching, compliance, and co-management models.
- Strong understanding of virtual desktop technologies such as Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Azure Virtual Desktop, and their integration with endpoint environments.
- Ability to automate endpoint operations using PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting, including support for zero-touch provisioning and configuration management.
- Understanding of endpoint security practices including encryption, EDR, identity, and hardening, and desktop-relevant networking concepts including LAN/Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, and DHCP.
- Experience leading enterprise testing strategies, pilot programs, and vendor technical evaluations, including POCs and data-driven recommendations for platform and tooling decisions.
- Leadership experience supporting thousands of endpoints across multiple locations and hybrid work models.
- Direct experience with Windows 365 Cloud PC, Autopilot, Intune-first strategies, or major OS migrations such as Windows 10 to 11.
- A track record of improving end-user experience through automation, analytics, or modern support models.
- Define and own the enterprise end-user computing roadmap, including OS modernization, cloud-first endpoint management, automation, and adoption of emerging technologies aligned to business priorities.
- Lead the design and standards for Windows, macOS, VDI, and endpoint management platforms, ensuring consistent configuration, patching, security, and compliance across the fleet.
- Drive Windows 11 upgrades, Intune and Autopilot adoption, zero-touch provisioning, and self-service or self-healing solutions to improve efficiency and user experience.
- Act as the highest-level escalation point for complex or high-impact endpoint issues, guiding root-cause analysis and long-term remediation to maintain service reliability.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 20–25 engineers and technicians, setting priorities and fostering technical excellence and an inclusive, high-performance culture.
- Oversee large-scale desktop initiatives including OS migrations, hardware refreshes, enterprise software deployments, and new platform rollouts, coordinating across Security, Networking, Cloud, and Service Desk teams.
- Serve as the primary subject-matter expert for desktop services and collaborate with IT and business leaders to align solutions with user needs, security requirements, and operational goals.
- Establish KPIs, standard operating procedures, and runbooks; monitor service health, compliance, and incident trends; and manage vendor relationships, budgets, and endpoint asset lifecycles.
- Own the end-user computing testing strategy and define standards for pre-production, pilot, and production validation across OS, hardware, applications, security, and endpoint changes.
- Lead user acceptance testing and business pilots, validate performance, stability, and security, and ensure regression testing for major releases.
- Drive defect management and remediation with engineering teams and vendors to maintain a high-quality, low-risk desktop environment.
- Experience in financial services or similarly regulated environments with strong compliance and availability requirements.
- Experience managing OEMs, software vendors, and service providers, including budgeting, licensing optimization, and contract oversight.
About the company
T. Rowe Price provides investment management and retirement solutions to individual investors, financial intermediaries, and institutions worldwide. It manages client assets through a disciplined, research-driven investment process and offers a range of strategies and products designed for long-term value. Clients pay management fees based on assets under management, with total assets under management around $1.569 trillion as of June 30, 2024. The company differentiates itself by its global research capabilities, experienced investment teams, and broad client base, enabling tailored solutions for personal accounts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. Its goal is to help clients reach their financial objectives by growing and preserving capital over the long term through diversified investment strategies.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
Founded
1937
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What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 AUM reached a record $1.9 trillion, boosting revenue and scale.
- August 20, 2026 F/m acquisition deepens fixed-income ETFs and customized SMA growth.
- Late-stage venture momentum and Goldman funds expand alternatives AUM beyond $25 billion.
What critics are saying
- Q2 2026 active equity outflows hit $6.5 billion, crushing fee growth.
- February 2026 layoffs and 2026 severance charges show relentless cost pressure.
- If ETF, SMA, and private-markets launches stall, active-equity decline becomes existential.
What makes T. Rowe Price unique
- T. Rowe Price combines retirement scale with 200-plus analysts and disciplined active research.
- July 27, 2026 Goldman Sachs partnership opened private markets to retail investors.
- Its late-stage venture and private credit platform spans 300-plus private-company investments since 2007.
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Hollywood glamour and big wins at 2026 LAPF Investments Awards. Excitement filled the air as attendees discovered the big winners at the 2026 LAPF Investments Awards, headline sponsored by Marsh. Held at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, the great and the good from right across the LGPS were there on the night to celebrate the winners of the 25 awards categories, with some dramatic wins worthy of the evening's Hollywood theme. The evening started with a stirring performance on the bagpipes by LAPF Investments editor and DG Publishing managing director Brian Gielty. Guests were then left in stitches thanks to the comedic brilliance of the evening's host, Tim Vine. Among the night's standout winners was Border to Coast, which claimed two awards, including the prestigious Pool of the Year title and the Governance Innovation Award, sponsored by Marsh. Fellow pools LPPI and LGPS Central also celebrated success, taking home the Pool Governance Award and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award, respectively. West Midlands was another double winner on the night, taking home both the Best Approach to Local Investment award and the LGPS Investment Strategy of the Year award, sponsored by Natixis. Meanwhile, Surrey's Klaidas Vaidaugas impressed the judges to take home the Rising Star Award, marking him out as a name to watch in the sector. The prestigious LGPS Fund of the Year awards were claimed by the London Borough of Sutton in the assets under £3.5 billion category, and Essex in the assets over £3.5 billion category. Of course, the celebrations extended beyond LGPS funds and pools, with several leading service providers and investment firms also taking centre stage. Howden, Burges Salmon, T. Rowe Price and Marsh claimed the LGPS Service Provider of the Year, Law Firm of the Year, Emerging Markets Manager of the Year and Investment Advisory Service of the Year awards, respectively. CBRE Investment Management enjoyed a particularly strong night, taking home three awards: LGPS Fund Manager of the Year, Local Investment Manager of the Year, and Property Manager of the Year. The evening also provided an opportunity to recognise some of the sector's most dedicated individuals. Roger Phillips and Jill Davys (who has recently taken up a role at Redington) were also honoured with Judges' Awards in recognition of her contributions to the sector. The night closed with a celebration of Fiona Miller and Kevin McDonald, who stepped down from their roles at Border to Coast and ACCESS, respectively. With a host of worthy winners, well-deserved recognition and plenty of entertainment along the way, the 2026 LAPF Investments Awards proved to be a memorable celebration of the people and organisations helping shape the future of local government pension scheme investment.