A financial firm is looking for a MCM Intune Desktop Engineer / Architect to join their team in Needham, MA. 

Pay: $65-70/hr
Must be onsite 3-4 days per week

Keys to the Position:
1. Must have experience with Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM)
2. Ability to prepare Operating Systems (OS) for corporate use
3. PowerShell and scripting as a Desktop Engineer
4. Must have experience with "Modern Management”
5. Strong understanding of Azure Runbooks and Microsoft Graph API for automation

Responsibilities:
• Perform Software Packaging tasks in preparation for deployment via Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune
• Use and optimize Intune Policies to help bring "Modern Management” to firm
• Prepare new Microsoft Windows OS versions for use within Intune for Physical and Virtual use
• Leverage "Modern Management” to update new software and drivers from Intune
• Working with firm's leadership to define and enforce the Desktop Architectural Standards and identifying areas for improvement
• Assisting in the overall design, installation and integration of IT Desktop solutions throughout the enterprise
• Tracks technology and market trends to acquire knowledge on new and existing technologies that could best serve firm's Desktop architecture needs
• Analyze business cases for upgrading existing infrastructure technologies or implementing a new infrastructure solution
• Train other IT professionals (tier 1 and tier 2 support) on the developed solutions and expected impact
• Mentor new employees on the team's policy and procedures

Qualifications:
• 2-5 years of experience in Desktop Engineering or similar discipline
• Understanding of infrastructure security best-practices such as zero-trust, least-access, MFA, etc.
• Experience in implementing and managing enterprise configuration management tools such as Microsoft Configuration Manager, Intune and Ivanti
• Familiarity with building and customizing Windows and Thin (iGel/Wise) images
• Understanding of creating and managing reports using technologies such as PowerBI and SQL Server
• Exposure to Cloud based technologies such as Azure, AVD and AWS
• High level of technical expertise with Microsoft products such as Office 365, Teams and Active Directory
• Strong understanding of Azure Runbooks and Microsoft Graph API for automation to convert repeatable process and solutions to automatic operations
• Understand ITIL best practices and processes and Project Management Methodology (PMM) fundamentals
• Demonstrated skill in solving problems with coding languages such as Powershell, VBscript or Python
• Knowledge of post-implementation environments and ability to follow through on "Day 2” to ensure infrastructure stability
• Written and oral communication skills appropriate for the position include: The ability to speak with clarity on technical issues in various professional settings Tailoring the message to the audience - conveying complex technical concepts down to a level listeners can understand Provide persuasive feedback regarding the best approach to resolving systemic and singular problems (may include communication via telephone, in person, presenting to large groups, etc.) Ability to write complex documents (may include policies, procedures, instructions and/or presentations) Ability to work independently with minimal direction or oversight and with a group/team