Microsoft Intune Subject Matter Expert (SME)

ValidaTek, Inc.•Arlington, VA

About The Position

ValidaTek is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Microsoft Intune Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale endpoint modernization project for a multi-tenant enterprise environment. This role is highly hands-on and focused on a wipe-and-reload onboarding strategy using MECM task sequences, custom backup and recovery scripting, and automated registration into Intune. The Intune SME will play a critical role in application development, deployment engineering, automation, and ensuring a smooth transition for end users at scale.

Requirements

Top Secret Clearance
10+ years of hand-on Windows adminsitration/engineering experience - ideally in the federal theater
Minimum of 5 years of enterprise endpoint management experience, with deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Intune
BS or equivalent years of experience
CompTIA Security + or equivalent IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification - required
Understanding of DoD, DISA cybersecurity requirements
Proven experience executing large-scale device migrations to Intune
Strong experience with MECM/MCM (SCCM), including task sequences, collections, application deployments, and co-management
Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation, backup/recovery, and troubleshooting
Extensive experience with Intune application lifecycle management (applications, packaging, detection logic, dependencies)
Strong knowledge of Windows 11 deployment, imaging, and provisioning workflows
Ability to troubleshoot complex migration and enrollment issues in high-volume environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with the DevSecOps software delivery model and full understanding of Agile methodology. CMMI, ITIL - preferred
Microsoft certifications such as MD-102 (Endpoint Administrator Associate), AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate), or equivalent - preferred
Strong organizational and execution skills with attention to detail
Ability to operate effectively under tight timelines and high-volume workloads
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical processes to non-technical stakeholders
Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable owning critical migration components

Responsibilities

Lead and execute a large-scale device onboarding effort to Microsoft Intune.
Design, maintain, and optimize wipe-and-reload processes using MECM task sequences integrated with Intune enrollment.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PowerShell scripts used for device backup, user data recovery, and automated Intune registration.
Engineer and migrate applications from MECM to Intune, including application packaging, detection rules, and dependency management.
Import, test, and deploy enterprise applications within Intune while ensuring minimal user disruption.
Configure and manage Intune enrollment profiles, configuration profiles, compliance policies, and security baselines.
Provide SME-level support during migration waves, cutovers, and post-migration stabilization.
Troubleshoot complex enrollment, application deployment, and policy application issues across Windows devices.
Develop detailed technical documentation, migration runbooks, rollback procedures, and operational guides.
Collaborate closely with engineering, security, networking, and service desk teams to ensure project success.
Track progress, risks, and issues associated with mass device onboarding efforts.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and repeatability of onboarding processes.