Microsoft Active Directory & Intune Specialist
1300 W Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85007 US
Job Description
Microsoft Active Directory & Intune Specialist
Location:Â Hybrid in Phoenix, AZ
Type:Â Contract
Compensation:Â $79/hr - $89/hr
Are you an expert in bridging the gap between legacy infrastructure and cloud-native solutions? We are seeking a Microsoft AD & Intune Specialist to lead a mission-critical transition for a key public-sector entity. This isn't just a "maintenance" role; you will be the primary strategist responsible for auditing a complex legacy environment and architecting its move to a modern, cloud-first management framework. If you have the "special ops" mindset required to untangle decades of Group Policy and rebuild it for the modern mobile workforce, let’s talk.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Conduct a deep-dive forensic analysis of the current directory environment to identify, document, and eliminate redundant or conflicting legacy policies.
- Design and execute a comprehensive blueprint to transition endpoint configurations from on-premise Group Policy Objects to cloud-based management profiles.
- Replace aging software distribution methods by building and managing a modern application library, including Win32 and store-based deployments.
- Develop sophisticated remediation scripts and proactive health checks to automate troubleshooting and ensure seamless device compliance.
- Move the organization away from legacy update servers by implementing modern cloud-based patching rings and feature deployment cycles.
Here’s what our ideal candidate has:
- 5+ years of senior-level experience untangling and optimizing complex Active Directory environments and Group Policy hierarchies.
- At least 3 years of hands-on success deploying and managing enterprise-scale configuration and compliance profiles via Microsoft Intune.
- Expert-level command of PowerShell for endpoint automation, registry manipulation, and interacting with modern management APIs.
- A proven ability to translate deep technical audits into executive-level roadmaps that justify major architectural shifts to leadership.
- Strong familiarity with syncing local identities to the cloud, including Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid synchronization models.
Keywords
Microsoft Intune, Active Directory, Endpoint Manager, GPO Migration, PowerShell Automation, Modern Desktop Management, Entra ID, Azure AD, MDM Architect, Cloud Infrastructure, Windows Update for Business, Win32 App Packaging, Systems Modernization, Policy Rationalization, Hybrid Identity.
Benefits:Â Medical, Dental, Vision
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