MWP Endpoint Manager SME - Mgr/Snr Mgr

Avanade Company•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Come Join Us Being part of Avanade’s Integrated Centre of Excellence (ICOE) global team is truly rewarding—you get to collaborate with the best minds in the industry, exchange innovative ideas, and tackle challenges together on a worldwide scale. Every day offers the excitement of learning from top talent and contributing to projects that make a real impact. The sense of camaraderie and shared expertise fuels personal and professional growth, making every achievement even more meaningful and motivating. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing endpoint solutions in enterprise settings using Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft 365 Defender. Main tasks include leading device deployment and management across different platforms, ensuring security and compliance, and working with other teams to develop technical solutions. The job also involves setting up security policies, supporting device migrations and zero-touch setups, and integrating with cloud identity management. Additional responsibilities include creating training for IT and end users, monitoring devices and adoption, using automation tools like Power Platform, troubleshooting issues, and supporting secure, productive device usage. What you’ll do: Design, implement, and manage modern endpoint solutions leveraging Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft 365 Defender across enterprise environments. Lead the deployment and lifecycle management of endpoint devices (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant configurations. Develop and document technical architectures for endpoint management, collaborating closely with sales, delivery, and security teams. Configure and enforce security policies, conditional access, device compliance, and application protection using Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Entra ID. Drive modernization initiatives including device migrations, zero-touch provisioning, remote support strategies, and integration with cloud-based identity and access management. Create and deliver training materials, onboarding resources, and enablement sessions for IT teams and end users on endpoint management best practices. Monitor endpoint health, adoption metrics, and security posture using Microsoft 365 admin tools and analytics platforms; iterate on deployment strategies based on feedback. Integrate endpoint solutions with Power Platform and other automation tools to optimize device lifecycle processes. Provide expert-level troubleshooting and post-deployment support for endpoint-related issues and incidents. Contribute to change management programs and help foster a culture of secure, flexible, and productive device usage.

Requirements

Enterprise Endpoint Management Experience – Proven track record of deploying and managing modern workplace endpoint solutions using Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft 365 Defender.
Device Lifecycle & Provisioning Expertise – Strong knowledge of device enrollment, provisioning tools, and automation for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms.
Security & Compliance Configuration – Deep understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Conditional Access, device compliance policies, and Microsoft Purview.
Automation & Integration – Experience integrating endpoint management with Power Automate, Power Apps, and third-party APIs to streamline workflows.
Monitoring & Analytics – Skilled in leveraging Microsoft 365 admin tools, Endpoint Analytics, and reporting platforms to track device health, security, and adoption.
Training & Enablement Delivery – Ability to develop and deliver engaging training sessions and materials for technical teams and end users.
Change Management & Adoption Strategy – Experience guiding organizations through endpoint transformation and driving user engagement.
Business Process Alignment – Ability to tailor endpoint strategies to support specific business functions and operational requirements.
Strong Communication & Collaboration – Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to work across technical and business teams.
Functional Knowledge and/or Certification(s) in device management, security, or cloud technologies (see below).
5+ years of experience in enterprise endpoint management, Microsoft 365 implementation, or related consulting roles.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, Autopilot, and Microsoft 365 Defender is essential.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-102, MD-102, SC-300, MS-500) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage modern endpoint solutions leveraging Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft 365 Defender across enterprise environments.
Lead the deployment and lifecycle management of endpoint devices (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android) ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant configurations.
Develop and document technical architectures for endpoint management, collaborating closely with sales, delivery, and security teams.
Configure and enforce security policies, conditional access, device compliance, and application protection using Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Entra ID.
Drive modernization initiatives including device migrations, zero-touch provisioning, remote support strategies, and integration with cloud-based identity and access management.
Create and deliver training materials, onboarding resources, and enablement sessions for IT teams and end users on endpoint management best practices.
Monitor endpoint health, adoption metrics, and security posture using Microsoft 365 admin tools and analytics platforms; iterate on deployment strategies based on feedback.
Integrate endpoint solutions with Power Platform and other automation tools to optimize device lifecycle processes.
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and post-deployment support for endpoint-related issues and incidents.
Contribute to change management programs and help foster a culture of secure, flexible, and productive device usage.

Benefits

Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.
See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade

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