Specialist, IT Infrastructure
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North Chicago, IL
- Corporate
- Hybrid
- Full-time
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
The IT Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for engineering and supporting modern endpoint management solutions with a focus on Microsoft Intune and macOS platforms. This role enables a secure, compliant, and seamless end-user experience by delivering automated, cloud-managed endpoint capabilities aligned to AbbVie’s modern workplace strategy.
The position plays a key role in advancing Intune-first endpoint management, strengthening macOS platform maturity, and improving endpoint health, compliance, and user experience across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end lifecycle of endpoints across Windows and macOS, including provisioning (Autopilot / Apple Business Manager), configuration, patching, application delivery, and retirement
- Maintain Intune-based device management policies, including compliance policies, configuration profiles, update rings, and application deployment
- Support macOS endpoint management using Intune, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and roadmap toward unified management
- Maintain standardized endpoint baselines, including security hardening, encryption, and configuration aligned with Conditional Access and compliance requirements (e.g., GxP where applicable)
- Support automation-first solutions using scripting (PowerShell, Bash/Zsh) to streamline provisioning, configuration, and issue remediation
- Troubleshoot identity-driven access controls, including Azure AD, Conditional Access, device compliance, and M365 client configuration
- Provide escalation support for complex endpoint issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes to reduce repeat incidents
- Leverage endpoint analytics and monitoring tools (e.g., Nexthink, Intune reporting) to improve device health, performance, and user experience
- Collaborate with Security, Identity, Network, and Application teams to ensure endpoint solutions meet enterprise security, compliance, and usability standards
- Maintain clear and concise technical documentation, including runbooks, standards, and knowledge articles; support knowledge transfer to Service Desk and Tier 2 teams
- Track and improve endpoint KPIs such as device compliance, patch success rates, encryption coverage, software deployment success, and MTTR
- Contribute to roadmap execution by identifying opportunities to simplify tooling, reduce legacy dependencies, and accelerate Intune adoption
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience in endpoint engineering, desktop engineering, or modern device management
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune for device configuration, compliance, and application deployment
- Experience supporting macOS endpoints in an enterprise environment, including lifecycle management and troubleshooting
- Experience with Apple Business Manager (ABM) and macOS provisioning workflows
- Strong troubleshooting skills across OS, application, identity, and connectivity issues
- Experience with Azure AD / Entra ID, including Conditional Access and device compliance concepts
- Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, or shell scripting)
- Familiarity with ITSM processes (incident, problem, change management)
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred:
- Experience with Jamf Pro and integration with Microsoft Intune (coexistence or migration scenarios)
- Experience implementing or supporting Zero Touch provisioning (Windows Autopilot and macOS enrollment)
- Familiarity with endpoint security controls (encryption, EDR, compliance posture) in Intune-managed environments
- Experience with Nexthink or endpoint analytics tools for user experience and performance monitoring
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g., GxP) with audit-ready configurations
- Experience contributing to Intune migrations, tenant standardization, or legacy tool decommissioning
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
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Pay Range: $
75000 - 142500 USD
Where We Work
Role is primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.