Principal Intune Architect

Description

• 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, On Access, DUO, Lookout) and remote management processes (Air Watch, 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

Responsibilities

• • 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