Job Title : Intune Architect
Location : Dallas /Houston, TX (Onsite)
Duration : 6+ Months
Note: frequent travel to Houston required
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- As an Intune Architect, lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Intune solutions, focusing on secure and efficient management of mobile and desktop environments within a highly regulated industry. This role demands extensive experience with Microsoft's security and management ecosystems, deep understanding of hybrid infrastructure, and a strong background in compliance.
- Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Intune for managing 12,000 mobile devices and 43,000 desktops
- Assess current security tools (TrendMicro Apex One, ForeScout, AD/AAD, OnAccess, DUO, Lookout) and remote management processes (AirWatch, SCCM, Landesk) to determine Intune integration approach
- Ensure Intune architecture and policies meet compliance requirements including HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, SOX, PCI, UT Identity Federation, UTS 165, NIST, and MD Anderson Policies
- Design Intune architecture to manage Windows, macOS, and iOS devices
- Customize device configuration profiles, compliance policies, and app protection policies
- Plan pilot deployment for initial testing and feedback
- Lead full-scale deployment across all devices, providing training and support to IT staff
- Monitor deployment to ensure policy enforcement and compliance
- Optimize Intune configuration post-deployment based on outcomes and user feedback
- Provide Tier 3 support and resolve escalated technical issues
- Conduct periodic reviews to align with evolving security and organizational requirements
- Manage a team of offshore Intune engineers and oversee their work on the implementation
Requirements:
- 10+ years experience in endpoint management, with 5+ years focused on Microsoft Intune
- Deep expertise in Microsoft technologies related to Intune (e.g. Azure AD, Endpoint Manager, Azure Information Protection, Microsoft Defender ATP)
- Experience integrating Intune with Microsoft security tools like Microsoft Defender for EndPoint, Cloud Application Security, and Azure AD Identity Protection
- Relevant Microsoft certifications preferred
- Strong understanding of MDM concepts, protocols, and security best practices
- Experience with complex enterprise environments and leading large-scale deployments
- Knowledge of security compliance frameworks like HIPAA, NIST, PCI
- Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell) and familiarity with Microsoft Graph API
- Proven track record of managing and mentoring offshore teams
- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel frequently to Houston and work onsite with client teams