Sr. Intune Platform Engineer at ASCENDING LLC – New York City, New York

Intune Platform Engineer (Modern Endpoint Management)
6-Month Contract-to-Hire (Must be willing to convert to Full-Time)
Remote – Anywhere in the US

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Intune Platform Engineer to lead and drive our Modern Endpoint Management (MEM) initiatives. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on the architecture, configuration, and continuous improvement of our Microsoft Intune environment, with significant influence across security, infrastructure, and service management teams. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire position with the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and manage end-to-end Microsoft Intune solutions aligned with enterprise security/compliance standards
• Lead Windows Autopilot programs: profile configuration, deployment modes (White Glove, self-deploying, user-driven), and device onboarding workflows
• Administer Windows Update for Business and Intune Autopatch to ensure up-to-date device compliance
• Direct migration efforts to Intune MDM/MAM, including enrollment strategies, policy creation, and legacy decommissioning
• Design/enforce MDM and MAM policies for Windows, iOS, and Android endpoints
• Collaborate with Security and Identity teams to develop Conditional Access policies supporting Zero Trust frameworks
• Manage application packaging and deployment (Win32, MSIX, LOB, Store apps, scripts) via Intune
• Develop/maintain PowerShell scripts for automation, reporting, and remediation
• Integrate Intune with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow (API/Graph API workflow automation)
• Monitor endpoint health, compliance, and deployment via Intune and Endpoint Analytics
• Lead implementation of passwordless authentication (WHfB, FIDO2, Authenticator)
• Stay current on Microsoft roadmap updates and MEM best practices

Required Qualifications

• 8–10 years of IT experience with deep focus on Modern Endpoint Management (MEM), Microsoft Intune, and Azure AD/Entra
• Hands-on expertise with Windows Autopilot, Intune Autopatch, Conditional Access, MAM/MDM policy management, and PowerShell scripting
• Strong experience in Intune integration (Microsoft Graph API, ServiceNow/ITSM tools)
• Proficiency with application deployment (Win32/MSIX/LOB) and compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-scale device lifecycle management and migrations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams

Preferred Certifications (highly valued)

• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102)
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
• ITIL Foundation

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership, initiative, and accountability
• Analytical problem-solver and independent troubleshooter
• Effective communicator: engages with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple workstreams