Senior Intune Specialist

Optimal Growth Technologies; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Growth Technologies seeks a Senior Intune Specialist / System Administrator to lead design, deployment, admin, and optimization of Microsoft endpoint management and enterprise infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will drive automation and security across IT operations.

The role requires 7+ years in system administration, deep Intune/Endpoint Manager expertise, and strong Azure AD / Entra ID and Windows administration capabilities with emphasis on compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in system administration and endpoint management.
• Strong hands-on experience with Intune and Endpoint Manager.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 admin and Azure AD / Entra ID.
• Solid Windows 10/11 administration and security, incl. Defender for Endpoint.
• Experience with Autopilot, Conditional Access, BitLocker, and Defender for Endpoint.
• PowerShell scripting and automation skills; hybrid on-premises/cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and optimize Microsoft Intune environments across platforms.
• Manage device compliance policies, profiles, and security baselines.
• Administer Azure AD / Entra ID, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• Support Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Maintain patch management, vulnerability remediation and backup processes.
• Develop automation scripts and technical documentation with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure regulatory and security compliance and participate in audits.

Skills

Microsoft Intune

Endpoint Manager

Azure AD Entra ID

Windows administration

PowerShell scripting

Autopilot

Conditional Access

Defender for Endpoint

Hybrid environments

Security policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Autopilot

Exchange Online

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Intune Specialist / System Administrator to lead the design, deployment, administration, and optimization of Microsoft endpoint management and enterprise infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, Azure AD / Entra ID, Windows administration, device compliance, security policies, and modern workplace technologies.

This role will be responsible for managing enterprise endpoint environments, ensuring security compliance, supporting end users, and driving automation and operational excellence across the IT infrastructure landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft Intune & Endpoint Management

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Intune environments for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.
• Configure and maintain compliance policies, configuration profiles, conditional access, and security baselines.
• Manage Autopilot deployment profiles and zero-touch provisioning.
• Administer mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) policies.
• Monitor device health, compliance, and remediation activities.
• Deploy and manage applications using Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
• Troubleshoot endpoint enrollment, policy deployment, and application deployment issues.

System Administration

• Administer and support Windows Server environments and Active Directory infrastructure.
• Manage Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
• Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Maintain patch management, software updates, and vulnerability remediation processes.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security across enterprise infrastructure.
• Perform backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.

Security & Compliance

• Implement endpoint security controls aligned with organizational policies.
• Support Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and related security tools.
• Ensure compliance with corporate security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in security audits, risk assessments, and incident response activities.

Automation & Optimization

• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and reporting.
• Improve operational efficiency through process automation and standardization.
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure and digital workplace initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in system administration and endpoint management.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 administration and Azure AD / Entra ID.
• Solid understanding of Windows 10/11 administration and security.
• Experience with Autopilot, Conditional Access, BitLocker, and Defender for Endpoint.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience managing hybrid environments (on‑premises and cloud).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, security best practices, and identity management.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Security-related certifications are advantageous