Sr Microsoft Engineer - Azure/Intune

Accountabilities • Design, deploy, administer, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud services, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, identity, and security services.

• Monitor Azure environments and optimize performance, availability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Support cloud migration, modernization, and hybrid-cloud initiatives.

• Administer Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager, including device compliance policies, configuration profiles, application deployments, and endpoint lifecycle management.

• Manage Windows Autopilot provisioning and ensure endpoint security, patching, and compliance standards are consistently maintained.

• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive.

• Manage identity and access through Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and Zero Trust security practices.

• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, storage, and virtualization environments.

• Support backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, system upgrades, patching, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

• Implement and maintain Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and other security controls while monitoring and remediating vulnerabilities.

• Support security assessments, audits, compliance initiatives, and the development of system documentation and operational procedures.

• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and resolve complex infrastructure, identity, endpoint, and cloud issues.

• Participate in incident response and on-call support activities when required.

• Collaborate with engineering, security, and business stakeholders to design and deliver technology solutions.

• Mentor junior IT professionals and provide technical leadership across infrastructure and modernization projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 5 years of experience supporting enterprise Microsoft environments.

• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure and its core infrastructure and cloud services.

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager.

• Strong Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting experience, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive.

• Experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.

• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, identity and access management, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise infrastructure.

• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, or comparable security technologies is preferred.

• Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms is advantageous.

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks is a plus.

• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments is preferred.

• Relevant Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104, MD-102, MS-102, or AZ-305 are advantageous.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose complex technical problems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Customer-focused mindset and ability to take ownership of technical issues from investigation through resolution.

Benefits

• Fully remote position within the United States.

• Independent contractor engagement as a 1099 or C2C contractor.

• Hourly compensation of $75–$85 USD per hour .

• Opportunity to work across Azure, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365, endpoint management, identity, security, and hybrid infrastructure.

• Exposure to cloud migration, modernization, automation, and enterprise security initiatives.

• Opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentor junior IT professionals.

• Immediate start availability.

• No security clearance required.

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