R1 - Senior Engineering Manager - Endpoint Detection & Response

Job Title : Senior Engineering Manager (Modern Work Endpoint & Intune).

Location : Chennai.

Mode of Work : Remote (Work from Home).

Work Shift Timing : US Shift 6 : 00 PM to 3 : 00 AM IST.

Role Summary :

The Senior Engineering Manager Modern Work is responsible for leading engineering and operations teams that design, secure, and operate enterprise Modern Work endpoint platforms.

This role owns the strategy, governance, and operational excellence of Microsoft Intunebased endpoint services across Windows and macOS, supporting mobile platforms where applicable.

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and thin clientbased access are part of the office and shared-device strategy, supporting specific workplace and controlled access scenarios.

The position blends people leadership, platform ownership, and senior technical oversight, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient end-user computing services aligned to business and security objectives.

Experience Required :

15+ years in Enterprise Endpoint / Modern Work / EUC Engineering.

5+ years leading engineering and operations teams in global enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Engineering & Operations Leadership :

- Lead and manage Modern Work engineering and operations teams, including endpoint engineers, L2/L3 support, and automation specialists.

- Define team ownership models, SLAs, escalation paths, and operational metrics.

- Mentor and develop senior engineers, technical leads, and platform owners.

- Drive a culture of engineering excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Modern Work Platform Strategy & Governance :

- Own the end-to-end Modern Work endpoint strategy, covering :

- Windows (primary focus).

- macOS.

- Mobile platforms (as applicable).

- Define and govern architecture standards, design patterns, and technical guardrails.

- Lead the transition from legacy imaging / OSD to cloud-native provisioning (Autopilot).

- Act as the technical decision authority for complex endpoint initiatives.

Endpoint Security, Compliance & Access :

- Oversee Conditional Access (CA), device compliance, and Zero Trust endpoint controls.

- Govern WDAC / App Control for Business strategies across Windows endpoints.

- Ensure alignment with Security, Risk, and Compliance teams.

- Drive adoption of endpoint security baselines and endpoint hardening standards.

Application & OS Lifecycle Management :

- Own OS lifecycle management across Windows and macOS.

- Govern enterprise application management, including packaging standards, deployment models, and lifecycle controls.

- Balance user experience, platform stability, and security requirements.

Office, AVD & Thin Client Support (Good to Have / Not Mandatory) :

- Support office-based access scenarios using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) for controlled or shared environments.

- Oversee thin client strategies (shared devices, kiosk-style or task-based usage) where applicable.

- Ensure secure integration of AVD and thin clients with identity, Conditional Access, and endpoint security controls.

- Partner with workplace and facilities teams for office-specific computing requirements.

Operations, Automation & Reliability :

- Ensure stable, scalable, and resilient Intune operations globally.

- Drive automation-first approaches using PowerShell and platform tooling.

- Own major incidents, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Align platform operations with ITSM and service management processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

- Partner with Modern Work, Security, Identity, Network, Cloud, and Architecture teams.

- Translate technical platform risks into clear leadership and business communication.

- Support audits, leadership reviews, and roadmap planning.

Required Domain Expertise :

(For leadership oversight and design authority)

- Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager.

- Windows endpoint management (primary focus).

- macOS device management.

- Windows Autopilot, enrollment, and provisioning.

- Conditional Access and device compliance.

- WDAC / App Control for Business.

- Application packaging and enterprise app lifecycle.

- Imaging, OSD, and modern management coexistence.

- Entra ID (Azure AD) and identity-driven access.

- PowerShell automation.

- Endpoint security baselines and compliance frameworks.

Good to Have (Supporting Scope) :

- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) for office or shared-device scenarios.

- Thin client environments and shared workstation models.

- Virtual desktop or controlled access workspace experience.

Leadership & Enterprise Experience :

- Proven experience leading engineering and operations teams.

- Experience operating endpoint platforms at enterprise scale (10k100k+ devices).

- Strong governance mindset with deep technical credibility.

- Ability to operate effectively at engineering depth and executive leadership levels.

Certifications (Good to Have / Not Mandatory) :

- Microsoft Modern Workplace / Endpoint certifications.

- Azure / Entra ID certifications.

- Security or Zero Trustaligned certifications.