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. Remote Skills: Change Management, Communication Skills, CompTIA Network+, Consulting, Content Delivery/Distribution, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Desktop Administration, Desktop Virtualization, Detail Oriented, Disaster Recovery, Diversity, Documentation, Endpoint Security, Enterprise Endpoint, High Availability, Incident Response, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure Software, Knowledge Transfer, Laptop PC, MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Operating Systems, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Software Administration, Software Distribution, Software Patches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Strategic Planning, Support Documentation, System Architecture, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Windows PowerShell, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) About the Company: Lumen Solutions Group Inc