Sr Microsoft Engineer - Azure/Intune

Cayuse Holdings

Des Moines (IA)

Remote

USD 103,000 - 117,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Cayuse Holdings is seeking a Sr Microsoft Engineer to design, implement, and optimize Microsoft environments including Azure, Intune, and Microsoft 365. You will manage Azure resources, handle endpoint configurations, and enforce security controls while collaborating with IT and security teams.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure, Intune, and Windows Server technologies, and demonstrates strong scripting, documentation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years in Microsoft enterprise environments.
Hands-on Azure administration experience.
Experience with Intune and Endpoint Manager.
Expertise in Microsoft 365 administration.
Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server.
PowerShell scripting and automation knowledge.
Strong networking, security principles, and identity management.
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure.
Manage Intune, device policies, and Autopilot.
Administer Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO.
Ensure security, compliance, and threat monitoring.
Provide Tier 2/3 support and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Azure administration

Intune / Endpoint Manager

Microsoft 365 administration

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

PowerShell

Networking

Security principles

Identity management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

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

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Azure Virtual Desktop

Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions

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

Infrastructure & Cloud Administration

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.