Microsoft Administrator (As-Needed) ENTRA & Intune Specialist About the Role We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Administrator to join our team on an as-needed basis to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and Microsoft Intune. This position is ideal for a technical professional with deep expertise in Microsoft's cloud identity and device management platforms who can quickly diagnose problems and implement effective solutions. Key Responsibilities •Troubleshoot and resolve complex Microsoft Entra ID authentication and authorization issues • Diagnose and fix Microsoft Intune device enrollment, policy application, and compliance problems • Assist with conditional access policy configuration and troubleshooting • Provide guidance on security best practices for cloud identity and device management • Implement solutions for single sign-on (SSO) integration challenges • Resolve synchronization issues between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID • Support mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) through Intune • Document resolution steps and maintain knowledge base for common issues Qualifications • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) administration • 2+ years of experience configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Intune • Strong understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, OIDC) • Experience with hybrid identity configurations and synchronization • Knowledge of conditional access policies and zero trust security principles • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 admin center and associated management tools • Experience with PowerShell automation for Microsoft cloud services • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure Technical Skills • Microsoft Entra ID tenant management and configuration • Microsoft Intune device enrollment and policy management • Conditional Access policy design and troubleshooting • Azure AD Connect and synchronization troubleshooting • PowerShell scripting for automation and bulk operations • Microsoft Graph API knowledge for custom solutions • Experience with Windows, iOS, Android, and macOS device management • Understanding of modern endpoint security concepts Availability Requirements • Ability to respond to urgent issues within agreed SLA timeframes • Flexible availability for scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who thrives in diagnosing complex technical issues and implementing effective solutions. You should be comfortable working independently, have excellent communication skills, and be able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Job Type
Contractor role
Skills required
Azure
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$50 - $95
Date Posted
May 8, 2025
Upwork is seeking an experienced ENTRA & Intune Specialist to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune. This contractor role requires strong expertise in cloud identity and device management.