MCM Intune Desktop Engineer / Architect

A financial firm is looking for a MCM Intune Desktop Engineer / Architect to join their team in Needham, MA. 

Pay: $65-70/hr
Must be onsite 3-4 days per week

Keys to the Position:
1. Must have experience with Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM)
2. Ability to prepare Operating Systems (OS) for corporate use
3. PowerShell and scripting as a Desktop Engineer
4. Must have experience with "Modern Management”
5. Strong understanding of Azure Runbooks and Microsoft Graph API for automation

Responsibilities:
• Perform Software Packaging tasks in preparation for deployment via Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune
• Use and optimize Intune Policies to help bring "Modern Management” to firm
• Prepare new Microsoft Windows OS versions for use within Intune for Physical and Virtual use
• Leverage "Modern Management” to update new software and drivers from Intune
• Working with firm's leadership to define and enforce the Desktop Architectural Standards and identifying areas for improvement
• Assisting in the overall design, installation and integration of IT Desktop solutions throughout the enterprise
• Tracks technology and market trends to acquire knowledge on new and existing technologies that could best serve firm's Desktop architecture needs
• Analyze business cases for upgrading existing infrastructure technologies or implementing a new infrastructure solution
• Train other IT professionals (tier 1 and tier 2 support) on the developed solutions and expected impact
• Mentor new employees on the team's policy and procedures

Qualifications:
• 2-5 years of experience in Desktop Engineering or similar discipline
• Understanding of infrastructure security best-practices such as zero-trust, least-access, MFA, etc.
• Experience in implementing and managing enterprise configuration management tools such as Microsoft Configuration Manager, Intune and Ivanti
• Familiarity with building and customizing Windows and Thin (iGel/Wise) images
• Understanding of creating and managing reports using technologies such as PowerBI and SQL Server
• Exposure to Cloud based technologies such as Azure, AVD and AWS
• High level of technical expertise with Microsoft products such as Office 365, Teams and Active Directory
• Strong understanding of Azure Runbooks and Microsoft Graph API for automation to convert repeatable process and solutions to automatic operations
• Understand ITIL best practices and processes and Project Management Methodology (PMM) fundamentals
• Demonstrated skill in solving problems with coding languages such as Powershell, VBscript or Python
• Knowledge of post-implementation environments and ability to follow through on "Day 2” to ensure infrastructure stability
• Written and oral communication skills appropriate for the position include:

• The ability to speak with clarity on technical issues in various professional settings
• Tailoring the message to the audience - conveying complex technical concepts down to a level listeners can understand
• Provide persuasive feedback regarding the best approach to resolving systemic and singular problems (may include communication via telephone, in person, presenting to large groups, etc.)
• Ability to write complex documents (may include policies, procedures, instructions and/or presentations)
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction or oversight and with a group/team