Specialist, IT Infrastructure

AbbVie

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Work type
On-site
Location
North Chicago, IL
Salary
$75,000–$142,500 / yr
Posted
86 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jun 17, 2126

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $174k
This role $109k
$58k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $133,666–$213,878 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $109k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 297 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 271 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Specialist, IT Infrastructure

Specialist, IT Infrastructure is responsible for engineering and supporting modern endpoint management solutions with a primary focus on Microsoft Intune and macOS platforms. This role manages the end-to-end lifecycle of Windows and macOS devices, including provisioning via Autopilot and Apple Business Manager, configuration, patching, and application delivery. The specialist will maintain device management policies, security hardening, and encryption standards while utilizing PowerShell and Bash/Zsh scripting to automate workflows and remediate issues. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting identity-driven access controls in Azure AD, monitoring performance through Nexthink, and maintaining technical documentation. The role addresses the challenge of providing a secure, compliant, and seamless end-user experience by advancing Intune-first management and improving endpoint health across the enterprise. Required skills include expertise in Intune, macOS lifecycle management, and familiarity with GxP requirements for regulated environments.

What you'll do

  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Windows and macOS endpoints including provisioning, configuration, patching, and retirement.
  • Maintain Intune-based management policies such as compliance profiles, configuration profiles, and application deployment.
  • Execute automation-first solutions using PowerShell and Bash/Zsh to streamline provisioning and issue remediation.
  • Troubleshoot identity-driven access controls involving Azure AD, Conditional Access, and M365 client configurations.
  • Perform root cause analysis on complex endpoint issues to implement long-term technical fixes.
  • Utilize analytics tools like Nexthink and Intune reporting to improve device health and user experience.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including runbooks, standards, and knowledge articles for support teams.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators such as patch success rates and device compliance.

What we're looking for

  • 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.
  • Experience with Azure AD/Entra ID, including Conditional Access and device compliance concepts.
  • Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, or shell scripting.
  • Familiarity with ITSM processes, strong communication skills, and technical documentation skills.
  • Experience with Jamf Pro and integration with Microsoft Intune (preferred).
  • Experience implementing Zero Touch provisioning for Windows Autopilot and macOS enrollment (preferred).
  • Experience in regulated environments such as GxP (preferred).

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