Modern Workplace Engineer

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Days Off

Job summary

A leading law firm in Albany seeks a Modern Workplace Engineer to design and implement a secure, cloud-first end-user computing environment. Responsibilities include managing Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Azure services while ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in IT, has hands-on experience with relevant technologies, and demonstrates strong troubleshooting and communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $120,000-$130,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot.
• Proven experience managing Microsoft Entra ID and Azure services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID and implement endpoint security baselines.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for modern workplace issues.

Skills

Microsoft Intune

Windows Autopilot

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure

Endpoint security

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Overview

The Modern Workplace Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting a secure, cloud-first end-user computing environment built on Microsoft technologies. This role focuses on Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Azure, and Microsoft Entra ID to deliver a modern, scalable, and user-centric workplace experience across Windows, mobile, and cloud platforms. The engineer partners closely with security, infrastructure, and end-user support teams to standardize device management, strengthen identity and access controls, and ensure seamless, secure productivity. The position plays a key role in advancing Zero Trust principles, improving operational efficiency, and enabling continuous improvement of the organization’s modern workplace capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot for device provisioning, configuration, compliance, patching, and application deployment across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including users, groups, devices, RBAC, MFA, SSO, and Conditional Access policies aligned with Zero Trust and secure access to Microsoft 365 and third-party applications.
• Implement endpoint security baselines, support Defender and compliance initiatives, ensure regulatory alignment, and participate in audits, incident response, and continuous security improvements.
• Support Azure-based services that enable the modern workplace, collaborate on hybrid and cloud-native identity/device strategies, and monitor configurations for performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for modern workplace issues, partner with service desk and engineering teams, and resolve complex endpoint, identity, and access-related incidents.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks; evaluate new Microsoft workplace features; and recommend enhancements to improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and hands‑on enterprise experience supporting modern workplace technologies.
• Hands-on enterprise experience with Microsoft Intune for device and application management
• Proven experience deploying and managing Windows Autopilot for device provisioning and lifecycle management
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including users, groups, devices, and Conditional Access
• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure and cloud-based workplace services
• Deep understanding of Windows 11, modern device management, and endpoint security concepts
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills in an enterprise environment
• Microsoft certifications such as MD‑102, SC‑300, AZ‑104, or MS‑102 are preferred

Compensation

The national average salary range is $120,000-$130,000. The salary may be higher or lower depending on internal equity and years of experience.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) Plan, Paid Days Off/Vacation, Firm Paid Holidays.