Sr Microsoft Engineer - Azure/Intune

Cayuse Holdings

City of Albany (NY)

Remote

USD 156,000 - 177,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Cayuse Holdings is seeking a Sr Microsoft Engineer to design, deploy, and support Azure, Intune, and Microsoft 365 environments for enterprise IT. This remote US role focuses on cloud adoption, security, and modernization across Windows Server, AD, and endpoint management.

Candidates should have 5+ years of Microsoft enterprise experience, Azure administration expertise, and strong scripting skills. This contract role offers flexible scheduling and remote collaboration with US teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field required.
5+ years of experience supporting Microsoft enterprise environments.
Strong hands-on experience with Azure administration and services.
Experience administering Intune and Endpoint Manager.
Expertise with Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting.
Experience with AD, GP, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server.
PowerShell scripting and automation proficiency.
Solid networking, security, and identity management knowledge.
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud services.
Manage Azure VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and security services.
Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and cost efficiency.
Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
Administer and support Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager environments.
Configure device compliance policies, profiles, and app deployments.
Manage Windows Autopilot provisioning and lifecycle management.
Ensure endpoint security, patching, and device compliance.
Manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive.
Support identity and access management via Azure AD and Entra ID.
Implement Conditional Access, MFA, and Zero Trust security principles.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Project management

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Intune

Endpoint Manager

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

PowerShell

Azure AD

Defender/Sentinel

VMware/Hyper-V

Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Networking

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sr Microsoft Engineer - Azure/Intune

Location: Remote - US

Job Type: Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $75-85/hr 1099 / C2C

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in Microsoft technologies, cloud infrastructure, and endpoint management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, administering, and supporting enterprise Microsoft environments, including Azure, Intune, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, and related technologies. This role will focus on maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient IT systems while driving modernization and cloud adoption initiatives.

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.

Endpoint Management

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.

Microsoft 365 Administration

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.

Systems Administration

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.

Security & Compliance

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.

Support & Collaboration

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.

Qualifications

Required 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.
Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server.
Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation.
Strong understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and identity management.
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications