Technical Implementation Specialist - MS - MSDH

They will be responsible for planning, configuring, implementing, and supporting the agency's mobile device management and endpoint management environment with Microsoft Azure/Entra and Intune. The contractor will work collaboratively with agency IT staff to modernize and streamline mobile device deployment and management process.

Job Title: Technical Implementation Specialist

Client: State of Mississippi Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)

Work Arrangement: 50% Remote, in person occasionally if required

1. Job Description

The contractor will serve as a Microsoft Intune and Enterprise MDM Specialist. They will be responsible for planning, configuring, implementing, and supporting the agency's mobile device management and endpoint management environment with Microsoft Azure/Entra and Intune.

Responsibilities include configuring device enrollment, compliance policies, conditional access, application deployment, security baselines, Apple Business Manager Integration, Android Enterprise integration, migration support, troubleshooting, documentation, knowledge transfer and implementation recommendations aligned with state, federal, and agency security standards.

The contractor will work collaboratively with agency IT staff to modernize and streamline mobile device deployment and management process.

2. Required Skills / Experience (Mandatory)

Candidates must have the following qualifications reflected in their resumes to be considered:

1. Minimum 5 years of experience with Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Management.

2. Experience implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions in enterprise environments.

3. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).

4. Experience with Apple Business Manager and Apple DEP/ADE.

5. Experience configuring Conditional Access, compliance policies, and device security policies.

6. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (M365) administration and endpoint security best practices.

7. Experience with device enrollment, application deployment, and policy management.

8. Ability to troubleshoot enrollment, synchronization, and device compliance issues.

9. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

10. Experience documenting technical processes and providing knowledge transfer to agency staff.

3. Preferred Skills / Experience

1. Experience working within state government or public sector environments.

2. Experience migrating from Meraki or other MDM platforms to Microsoft Intune.

3. Experience with Windows Autopilot and endpoint provisioning.

4. Familiarity with STIG, CIS, or other security compliance standards.

5. Microsoft certifications related to Intune, Azure, or Endpoint Management.

6. Experience integrating mobile device management with ticketing or asset management systems.

7. Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.