UEM

Term from Information Security industry explained for recruiters

UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) is a security and management system that helps organizations control and protect all their company devices - like computers, phones, tablets, and even IoT devices - from one central place. Think of it as a master control system that lets IT teams manage device security, update software, and enforce company policies across all devices that employees use for work. It's the modern evolution of what used to be called Mobile Device Management (MDM) or Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), but now covers all types of devices. Popular UEM solutions include Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, and IBM MaaS360.

Examples in Resumes

Implemented UEM solution to secure over 5,000 corporate devices

Led migration from legacy MDM to UEM platform for improved security

Managed company-wide UEM deployment for remote workforce security

Configured and maintained Unified Endpoint Management system for global organization

Typical job title: "UEM Engineers"

Also try searching for:

Endpoint Security Engineer UEM Administrator Enterprise Mobility Engineer Device Management Specialist Information Security Engineer Security Operations Engineer IT Security Administrator

Where to Find UEM Engineers

Example Interview Questions

Senior Level Questions

Q: How would you plan and execute a company-wide UEM implementation?

Expected Answer: Should discuss developing a rollout strategy, considering different device types and user groups, security policy creation, user training plans, and how to handle potential challenges during deployment.

Q: How do you handle security incidents related to managed devices?

Expected Answer: Should explain incident response procedures, isolation of compromised devices, investigation processes, and steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Mid Level Questions

Q: What are the key considerations when setting up device policies?

Expected Answer: Should discuss balancing security requirements with user productivity, different policy needs for various departments, and compliance requirements.

Q: How do you manage software updates across different device types?

Expected Answer: Should explain update scheduling, testing procedures, managing different operating systems, and handling failed updates.

Junior Level Questions

Q: What basic functions does a UEM system provide?

Expected Answer: Should mention device enrollment, app distribution, security policy enforcement, and basic monitoring capabilities.

Q: How do you enroll a new device in the UEM system?

Expected Answer: Should be able to explain basic device enrollment steps, user authentication, and initial policy application.

Experience Level Indicators

Junior (0-2 years)

  • Basic device enrollment and management
  • Policy application and monitoring
  • User support for managed devices
  • Basic troubleshooting

Mid (2-5 years)

  • Advanced policy configuration
  • Security incident handling
  • Multiple platform management
  • Automation of common tasks

Senior (5+ years)

  • Enterprise-wide deployment planning
  • Security strategy development
  • Integration with other security tools
  • Team leadership and project management

Red Flags to Watch For

  • No experience with major UEM platforms
  • Lack of basic security knowledge
  • No understanding of mobile device management
  • Unable to explain basic policy configuration
  • No experience with enterprise-level deployments