Application Architect II

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Job description

Job Description: Position: Principal Intune Architect

Location: Dallas/Houston, TX

Duration: 6 months contract, 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

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