Azure & Intune Architect — Remote Contract

Cayuse Holdings; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 156,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings is seeking a Sr Microsoft Engineer with deep expertise in Azure, Intune, and Microsoft 365 to design, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale infrastructure. The role emphasizes cloud modernization, security, and hybrid capabilities while supporting a diverse IT environment.

The candidate will lead end-to-end administration of Azure services, Intune, and Windows Server ecosystems, ensuring compliant, scalable operations and proactive security practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience supporting Microsoft enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure administration and services.
• Experience administering Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager.
• Expertise with Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud services.
• Manage Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, Azure AD, and security services.
• Monitor cloud resources and optimize performance, availability, and cost efficiency.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Administer and support Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager environments.
• Configure and deploy device compliance policies, configuration profiles, and application deployments.
• Manage Windows Autopilot provisioning and lifecycle management.
• Ensure endpoint security, patch management, and device compliance standards.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive.
• Support identity and access management through Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Implement and manage Conditional Access, MFA, and Zero Trust security principles.
• Troubleshoot user access, collaboration, and productivity platform issues.
• Administer Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Maintain server infrastructure, storage systems, and virtualization platforms.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Perform system upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities.
• Implement and maintain Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and security best practices.
• Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities across servers, endpoints, and cloud resources.
• Assist with audits, compliance initiatives, and security assessments.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and operational procedures.
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and resolution of complex infrastructure issues.
• Partner with engineering, security, and business teams to deliver technology solutions.
• Participate in on-call support and incident response activities as required.
• Mentor junior IT staff and provide technical leadership on projects.

Skills

Azure administration

Intune

Endpoint Manager

PowerShell

Troubleshooting

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Cayuse Holdings is seeking a Sr Microsoft Engineer with deep expertise in Azure, Intune, and Microsoft 365 to design, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale infrastructure. The role emphasizes cloud modernization, security, and hybrid capabilities while supporting a diverse IT environment.

The candidate will lead end-to-end administration of Azure services, Intune, and Windows Server ecosystems, ensuring compliant, scalable operations and proactive security practices across the organization.