Endpoint Systems Analyst Student Opportunity
Job Summary
The Endpoint Systems Analyst Student Worker supports the ongoing health security and compliance of institutionowned endpoint devices used by faculty staff and students. Working under the guidance of senior Endpoint staff the student focuses on monitoring device compliance and health identifying noncompliant or inactive devices assisting with initial remediation activities and supporting incident and service request tickets through the institutions IT service management platform.
This role provides practical experience with enterprise endpoint management and security tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) Microsoft Intune Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and ServiceNow while operating within defined procedures and escalation paths. The position is designed to complement an enrolled students academic schedule and offers experiential learning aligned with institutional security standards operational best practices and customer service expectations.How youll contribute
Endpoint Management & Security
- Assist with monitoring endpoint health and compliance using enterprise management tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) and Microsoft Intune.
- Identify noncompliant or unhealthy devices including systems with outdated configurations missing patches or inactive / malfunctioning SCCM clients
- Review and track devices that have not checked in within expected timeframes and perform initial remediation steps in accordance with documented procedures.
- Support endpoint remediation activities such as client repairs policy refreshes patch reevaluation and guided corrective actions escalating complex issues as required.
- Assist in reviewing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint reports to identify device vulnerabilities security posture gaps and remediation opportunities.
- Escalate securityrelated concerns repeated noncompliance or unresolved health issues to senior Endpoint Systems staff following established escalation paths.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and remediation of hardware operating system and application issues.
- Assist with endpointrelated operational tasks and small projects as assigned.
- Support peak periods such as semester startups onboarding and campus technology initiatives.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Assist with incident and service request tickets in ServiceNow including updating ticket status documenting findings performing assigned remediation steps and escalating issues in accordance with established workflows.
- Document procedures technical steps and troubleshooting guides.
- Contribute to knowledge base articles and update internal documentation to support consistent service delivery.
- Follow established IT service management (ITSM) documentation practices.
What you bring
- Must be a current SAIT student enrolled in and returning to a program in Computer Science Information Technology or a IT related field
- Experience supporting desktop laptop and mobile devices including basic hardware troubleshooting operating system issues and application support preferred.
- Experience following documented procedures knowledge base articles and escalation paths in an IT support setting preferred.
Skills
Able to work effectively both independently and within a technical team using sound judgment to escalate issues that fall outside defined support scope.
Proficient with Windows and/or macOS environments with the ability to troubleshoot common operating system and userlevel issues.
Exposure to enterprise endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune or MECM/SCCM through coursework labs coop placements or handson experience.
Strong customerfocused mindset consistently prioritizing user needs and delivering supportive solutionsoriented service.
Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions maintaining reliability accountability and a positive service attitude.
Clear and effective communicator able to translate technical concepts into userfriendly language.
Shows empathy and patience when supporting faculty staff and students ensuring a respectful and inclusive support experience.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers demand.