Job Description & Details
The demand for secure, cloud‑driven device management has exploded as enterprises shift to hybrid work models. Mastering Microsoft Intune and Azure AD is now a career‑defining skill set that companies are willing to pay a premium for. This consultant role offers a chance to lead modern device strategies for a high‑growth environment.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Intune Modern Device Management Consultant to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise‑wide device policies using Microsoft Intune, Azure AD, and on‑prem Active Directory. The consultant will script automation with PowerShell/VBS, enforce browser security standards, and ensure seamless hybrid identity management for a large user base.
Top 3 Critical Skills Table
| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Intune & Modern Device Management | Core platform for enrolling, configuring, and securing all corporate devices | Senior |
| PowerShell / VBS scripting | Automates bulk policy deployment, troubleshooting, and custom integrations | Senior |
| Azure AD & Hybrid AD | Enables single sign‑on, conditional access, and identity synchronization across cloud and on‑prem | Senior |
Interview Preparation
- Explain how you would migrate a fleet of Windows 10 devices from on‑prem SCCM to Intune.
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of co‑management, enrollment methods, policy translation, and change‑management strategy. - Describe a PowerShell script you wrote to bulk‑assign Intune compliance policies.
What the interviewer is looking for: Ability to automate with PowerShell, error handling, and integration with Graph API. - How do you configure Azure AD Connect for a hybrid identity scenario?
What the interviewer is looking for: Knowledge of sync rules, password hash sync vs. federation, and troubleshooting sync issues. - What security settings would you enforce for Internet browsers on managed devices?
What the interviewer is looking for: Familiarity with Edge/Chrome policies, web‑content filtering, and compliance reporting. - Walk through a troubleshooting flow when a device fails to apply an Intune configuration profile.
What the interviewer is looking for: Diagnostic steps, log analysis (Event Viewer, Intune portal), and remediation tactics.
Resume Optimization
- Intune Modern Device Management
- Azure Active Directory (Hybrid)
- Active Directory (AD)
- PowerShell scripting
- VBS scripting
- WMI queries
- Browser security configuration
- Device compliance policies
- Cloud‑on‑prem identity sync
- Enterprise mobility management
Application Strategy
When reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that greets the hiring manager, attaches your resume, and clearly maps your experience to the role. Mention your top skills—such as Intune device enrollment, PowerShell automation, and Azure AD hybrid identity—highlight relevant projects, and explain how those achievements align with the job requirements.
Career Roadmap
| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intune Modern Device Management Consultant | 8+ years in device management & scripting | Deploy & secure devices, automate with PowerShell | Senior Device Management Consultant |
| Senior Device Management Consultant | 10‑12 years, multi‑platform expertise | Lead large‑scale migrations, mentor junior staff | Device Management Lead / Director |
| Device Management Lead | 13‑15 years, strategic roadmap ownership | Define enterprise mobility strategy, budget, vendor mgmt | Director of Enterprise Mobility |