Posted at: 27 March

Sr. Intune Platform Engineer

Company

CompanyASCENDING

ASCENDING is a B2B technology services company specializing in AI-driven solutions and cloud transformation strategies, headquartered in an unspecified location, serving various industries including finance, healthcare, and education.

Remote Hiring Policy:

This company offers fully remote positions, hiring exclusively from the United States for remote roles.

Job Type

Contract

Allowed Applicant Locations

United States

Salary

$100,000 to $130,000 per year

Job Description

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