Job Name:
Desktop Engineer

General information

Location: Oak Park Heights, MN
Date:
05-Jun-2025
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Oak Park Heights, MN
Ref #:
8253
Job Category:
Information Technology
Posting City:
Oak Park Heights
State:
MN

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. 

In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY  

The Desktop Engineer will act as an advanced-level resource who works closely with the senior desktop Engineer and IT Architects. They provide direction and team leadership to solve problems, implement projects, and resolve issues for employees using enterprise endpoint management solutions. This candidate will work on a team responsible for endpoint configuration enablement, request fulfillment, and Incident Management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Providing framework and design of current and future imaging solutions for multiple hardware platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Apple iOs and macOS, and Linux
  • Work with IT teams to establish standards for security and connectivity of Operating System platforms and tools to monitor and manage them
  • Aid in the development and deployment of Group Policy administration footprint and communicating their use to the Desktop Engineering team and Support Teams
  • Manage, implement, and enable Software standards and deployment methods for the organization
  • Liaison with support teams to discuss support issues and problem management. Assign resources and follow-up tasks for resolution. Provides advanced technical expertise.
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
  • Perform Process Improvements and analysis of processes on a regular basis to reduce spend, complexity, and problem management.
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager or Team Lead

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  

  • Advanced knowledge of core Infrastructure services and functions (DNS, DHCP, LDAP, etc.)
  • Advanced experience with Virtualization configuration, support, and deployment.
  • Advanced experience with various Software deployment methodologies. (Patching, Packaging, Deployment)
  • Advanced knowledge of system performance measuring and monitoring. (EventViewer, Enterprise Systems Management Logs, Server Logging)
  • Advanced-level understanding of networking infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN) and protocols (TCP/IP, WINS).
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or 2-Year Associate Degree in Computer Science AND 4+ years experience with Enterprise Systems Management Solutions in Mid-size to Large Enterprises or equivalent work experience and technical training

COMPENSATION 

Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $88,235 to $136,765 per year. 


CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. 

Benefits include, and are not limited to:
• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
Posting City:
Oak Park Heights, MN
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