Senior Technology Specialist
Exciting work from home opportunity for a Remote Senior Technology Specialist role! This position offers full-time remote work at Ascension. Your future role at a glance LOCATION Location: Remote Department: Core Technologies End User Schedule: Full-Time, Days Salary: $110,240.00 - $153,668.00 per year #LI-Remote Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. BENEFITS THAT HELP YOU THRIVE Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE Unified Endpoint Architecture & Orchestration: Engineer and sustain a robust VMware Workspace ONE (UEM) ecosystem, driving the full lifecycle management, secure enrollment, and performance optimization for a high-concurrency fleet of Windows, macOS, and mobile (BYOD/Corporate) endpoints. Enterprise-Scale Security Operations: Architect and execute automated patching, software distribution, and real-time vulnerability remediation using the Tanium platform to ensure continuous compliance and rapid incident response across the global estate. Advanced OS Engineering & Tier 3 Escalation: Serve as the final escalation point for complex kernel-level troubleshooting, utilizing PowerShell, Python, or Shell scripting to develop custom automation for OS imaging, security baselines, and configuration profiles. Zero-Trust Mobility & Access Design: Lead the strategic implementation of modern mobility solutions and conditional access frameworks, ensuring friction-free user experiences while maintaining rigid Zero-Trust security postures across all remote and on-site assets. Infrastructure Roadmap & Governance: Define and document technical standards for endpoint provisioning and decommissioning, translating emerging industry trends into scalable architectural roadmaps that reduce operational overhead and technical debt. WHAT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS YOU’LL NEED Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred. WHAT ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES WE'RE SEEKING Tanium Certified Engineer (TCE): Active certification or demonstrable mastery of Tanium modules such as Deploy, Patch, and Reveal within a large-scale enterprise environment. Cloud-Native Integration: Experience integrating UEM platforms with cloud identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD/Entra ID) to facilitate seamless SAML/OIDC authentication workflows. VDI & Virtualization Synergy: Hands-on experience managing persistent and non-persistent virtual desktops (VMware Horizon or Citrix) to provide a unified management experience across physical and virtual layers. 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