{"id":520,"date":"2025-11-04T13:19:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skillbasedmatching.com\/jobs\/?post_type=jobpost&#038;p=520"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:19:54","slug":"system-administrator-hybrid-cloud-endpoint-management-azure-intune-sme","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/skillbasedmatching.com\/jobs\/current-jobs\/system-administrator-hybrid-cloud-endpoint-management-azure-intune-sme\/","title":{"rendered":"System Administrator \u2013 Hybrid Cloud &#038; Endpoint Management (Azure\/Intune SME)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient <strong>System Administrator<\/strong> to manage and optimize a hybrid cloud infrastructure and modern endpoint environment. This role demands deep expertise in <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong> and significant hands-on experience with <strong>Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a <strong>Contract-to-Hire<\/strong> position located in <strong>Atlanta, Georgia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities: Cloud, Endpoint, and Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal candidate will be a technical leader, mentoring junior staff while ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of core IT systems with a heavy focus on Microsoft technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloud &amp; Server Infrastructure (Microsoft Azure Focus):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Administration &amp; Optimization:<\/strong> Design, implement, configure, and maintain Microsoft Azure core services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, Monitoring) .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identity Management:<\/strong> Expertly manage and troubleshoot <strong>hybrid identity solutions<\/strong> using <strong>Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)<\/strong> and traditional <strong>Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)<\/strong>, including <strong>SSO<\/strong> and <strong>conditional access<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Networking:<\/strong> Configure and maintain <strong>VNets, NSGs, VPNs, and ExpressRoute<\/strong> for secure cloud connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automation:<\/strong> Utilize <strong>PowerShell<\/strong> and Azure CLI to automate repetitive tasks and manage resource deployments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endpoint Management (Intune\/MEM Focus):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MDM\/MAM Administration:<\/strong> Serve as the subject matter expert for <strong>Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)<\/strong> for mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Device Lifecycle:<\/strong> Configure and manage the lifecycle of corporate endpoints (Windows, iOS, Android) using Intune, including <strong>Autopilot<\/strong>, configuration profiles, and compliance policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Troubleshooting:<\/strong> Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex endpoint, access, and application issues related to Intune and <strong>Group Policy Objects (GPOs)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General System Administration &amp; Leadership:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentorship:<\/strong> Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff and support teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Leadership:<\/strong> Lead infrastructure projects, including system upgrades and cloud migrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support:<\/strong> Participate in an <strong>on-call rotation<\/strong> for critical escalations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Experience and Technical Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not an entry-level role; it requires significant, specialized experience in the Microsoft ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong> <strong>Minimum 7+ years<\/strong> of progressive experience in IT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Azure Expertise:<\/strong> <strong>4+ years<\/strong> of expert-level experience managing complex environments in <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intune Expertise:<\/strong> <strong>Proven experience (2+ years strongly preferred)<\/strong> with <strong>Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)<\/strong>, including enrollment, deployment, and policy creation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automation:<\/strong> <strong>Expert proficiency with PowerShell<\/strong> for administration, automation, and reporting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foundational Knowledge:<\/strong> Deep functional understanding of <strong>Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP<\/strong>, and Windows Server OS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preferred Certifications:<\/strong> Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., <strong>Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104<\/strong>, Endpoint Administrator, or similar).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient System Administrator to manage and optimize a hybrid cloud infrastructure and modern endpoint environment. This role demands deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and significant hands-on experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune). This is a Contract-to-Hire position located in Atlanta, Georgia. 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