Job Description: Remote Workspace Engineer - Secure Company Laptop & Digital Environment Specialist

Location: Remote (Must be available during core business hours)
Company: FuntoNetwork (IT Solutions & Services Firm)
Department: Remote Workforce Technology & Security
Reports To: Director of Remote Operations & Security

Position Overview

FuntoNetwork is seeking a specialized Remote Workspace Engineer to design implement and manage secure compliant and productive digital workspaces on company-provided laptops for our 100% remote workforce. This critical role focuses on ensuring that every employees company-issued laptop is pre-configured secured monitored and maintained to meet our exacting standards for security productivity and compliance in a fully remote environment.

You will architect and maintain the technical environment within which our distributed team operates implementing comprehensive controls monitoring and support systems on hardware we own and control. This is about creating a standardized secure and managed remote workspace that travels with our laptops anywhere in the world.

Core Mission

Your primary objective: Create deploy and maintain a standardized secure and monitored remote work environment on all company-provided laptops ensuring productivity security and compliance across our distributed workforce.

Company Asset Management Philosophy: Implement full visibility and control on company-owned hardware ensuring consistent security posture and operational standards regardless of employee location or network environment.

Key Responsibilities

Laptop Provisioning & Lifecycle Management (35%)

• Develop and maintain standardized hardened laptop images for different employee roles
• Manage the entire laptop lifecycle: procurement imaging deployment maintenance and retrieval
• Create automated deployment workflows for new hires and replacement devices
• Implement remote wipe and lockdown capabilities for lost stolen or offboarded devices
• Maintain inventory tracking and asset management for all company laptops

Security Configuration & Compliance Enforcement (30%)

• Implement and manage comprehensive security controls on all company laptops:
  • Full disk encryption (BitLocker FileVault)
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions
  • Application allow-listing and software restriction policies
  • Firewall and network security configurations
  • Security baselines and compliance monitoring
• Enforce automated compliance checks and remediation
• Implement conditional access policies based on device compliance status

Remote Monitoring & Productivity Assurance (20%)

• Deploy and configure employee monitoring solutions on all company laptops:
  • Application and website usage tracking during work hours
  • Activity monitoring with clear productivity metrics
  • Camera status and usage monitoring for video conferencing
  • Communication monitoring across work platforms
• Design and implement transparent monitoring policies with employee acknowledgment
• Create management dashboards for productivity and security metrics

Communication & Data Controls (15%)

• Configure and enforce communication security policies:
  • Email security controls with external communication restrictions
  • Approved messaging platform configurations and monitoring
  • File transfer controls and data loss prevention
  • External sharing restrictions for collaboration tools
• Implement web filtering and content controls
• Manage secure remote access solutions (VPN ZTNA) and network restrictions

Required Technical Skills & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• 3 years in endpoint management laptop provisioning or remote workforce technology
• Proven experience managing company-owned laptop fleets in remote environments
• Expert knowledge of:
  • Modern MDM/UEM solutions (Microsoft Intune Jamf etc.)
  • Endpoint security suites and configuration management
  • Imaging and deployment technologies (Windows Autopilot DEP etc.)
  • Remote monitoring and management tools
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Creating and maintaining standardized laptop images
  • Implementing comprehensive security controls on endpoints
  • Deploying monitoring solutions on company devices
  • Remote troubleshooting and support for distributed devices

Security & Compliance Expertise

• Understanding of security frameworks for endpoint protection
• Experience with compliance enforcement and reporting
• Knowledge of data protection regulations for remote work scenarios
• Ability to balance security requirements with employee productivity

Technical Competencies

• Strong scripting skills for automation (PowerShell Bash Python)
• Experience with cloud-based device management platforms
• Understanding of network security for remote devices
• Knowledge of identity and access management integration

Daily Operations & Controls

Laptop Deployment & Management:

• Pre-configure all laptops with standardized secure image before shipping
• Implement remote management capabilities from first boot
• Automate software deployment and updates
• Manage security policy enforcement and compliance reporting

Monitoring Implementation:

• Deploy activity monitoring with employee transparency and acknowledgment
• Implement work-time tracking on company devices
• Configure appropriate productivity and security alerts
• Establish clear usage policies for company-provided equipment

Communication Security:

• Configure email and messaging controls on all devices
• Implement data loss prevention at endpoint level
• Monitor and control external communications as per policy
• Enforce encryption for all work communications and data

Remote Support:

• Provide remote troubleshooting and support for company laptops
• Implement remote control solutions for technical assistance
• Develop self-service resources for common issues
• Manage hardware issues through vendor coordination

Performance Metrics

Your success will be measured by:

1. Deployment Success: 99% successful laptop provisioning and deployment
2. Security Compliance: 100% of laptops meeting security standards
3. Incident Prevention: Reduction in security incidents from managed devices
4. Productivity: Maintenance of productivity metrics in remote environment
5. Employee Satisfaction: Positive feedback on laptop performance and support

Candidate Profile

You are the ideal candidate if you:

• Excel at creating standardized repeatable technical solutions
• Understand security deeply but implement it practically
• Can manage technical controls while respecting employee experience
• Enjoy solving problems for distributed users
• Are detail-oriented in configuration and documentation
• Communicate technical policies clearly and effectively

Privacy & Ethics Framework

Our approach to company laptop monitoring:

• Clear documented policies on acceptable use of company equipment
• Employee acknowledgment of monitoring on company-owned devices
• Focus on work-hour productivity and security not personal surveillance
• Regular review of monitoring practices with HR and Legal
• Respect for reasonable personal use during non-work hours

What We Provide

• Modern Tools: Enterprise-grade MDM security and monitoring solutions
• Standardized Hardware: Consistent laptop models for easier management
• Support Team: Collaboration with IT Security and HR departments
• Professional Development: Training on latest remote work technologies
• Strategic Impact: Critical role in enabling secure productive remote work

Application Requirements

To be considered please submit:

1. Technical Resume with specific laptop fleet management experience
2. Cover Letter addressing:
   • Your approach to creating standardized laptop configurations
   • Experience implementing monitoring on company-owned devices
   • Philosophy on balancing security controls with employee productivity
   • How you handle remote support for distributed laptop users
3. Scenario Response:
   • Outline your process for provisioning laptops for 50 new remote hires
   • Describe your approach to implementing acceptable monitoring on company devices
   • Explain your security configuration for a standard remote work laptop

Why This Role Is Critical

With our investment in company-provided laptops you ensure that:

• Every employee has a consistent secure and productive work environment
• Security controls are implemented uniformly across all endpoints
• Monitoring and compliance are built into our hardware foundation
• Support and maintenance are standardized and efficient
• Our remote work infrastructure is scalable secure and sustainable

FuntoNetwork provides the tools for success. Youll ensure those tools are secure compliant and productive. This role combines technical expertise with practical implementation to create a remote work environment where both security and productivity thrive. If youre passionate about building excellent remote work infrastructure through meticulous device management we encourage your application.