Mobility Architect

DescriptionJob Title: Mobility ArchitecLocation: Hybrid - 2 days a week on-site - Suitland, MDSalary: 190K-265KSummaryThe Mobility Architect is responsible for designing, defining, and governing the end-to-end enterprise mobility strategy and architecture. This role bridges high-level business requirements with technical execution, focusing on secure device lifecycle management, mobile device management (MDM) / unified endpoint management (UEM) integrations, mobile application management (MAM), identity and access management (IAM), and zero-trust security postures across iOS, Android, and other mobile operating systems.Key Responsibilities Strategic Architecture & Roadmapping: Design scalable, secure, and future-proof enterprise mobility frameworks that align with organizational goals and cloud-first security mandates.Solution Design: Lead the architectural design of enterprise MDM/UEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Intune, Workspace ONE) alongside related ecosystems such as mobile threat defense (MTD), identity providers (Azure AD/Entra ID), and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).Security & Compliance Governance: Ensure all mobile solutions comply with federal, state, or industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA) by integrating robust encryption, conditional access policies, and data loss prevention (DLP) controls.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with network engineers, security architects, cloud teams, and application developers to integrate mobile services cleanly into existing IT infrastructure.Technical Leadership: Guide engineering teams through the implementation of complex deployment models (BYOD, COPE, COBO) and resolve high-tier architectural challenges.Required Qualifications & Skills Experience: 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 4–5 years specializing in enterprise mobility architecture and endpoint management design.Core Technical Expertise: Deep mastery of enterprise UEM/MDM platforms (Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, MobileIron/Ivanti).Comprehensive understanding of mobile operating systems (Apple iOS/iPadOS, Android Enterprise, Windows 11 mobile).Familiarity with Mobile Threat Defense (MTD), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), secure tunnels, and Per-App VPN configurations.Identity & Security Integration: Strong experience integrating mobile architectures with modern identity frameworks (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect, Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication).Certifications: Industry certifications such as TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or OEM-specific mobility expert certifications are highly preferred.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).Mobility Platform SMERole Summary The Mobility Platform SME serves as the operational and technical authority for day-to-day and advanced platform engineering within the enterprise mobility ecosystem. While the Architect focuses on high-level design, the Platform SME is hands-on with configuration, administration, lifecycle maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of the core UEM/MDM platforms and associated device-management pipelines.Key Responsibilities Platform Administration & Engineering: Configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise mobility platforms (e.g., Microsoft Intune, customized MDM environments), handling profile configurations, compliance policies, and application packaging/deployment.Troubleshooting & Tier-3 Support: Resolve complex, escalated technical issues related to mobile device enrollment, connectivity failures, app distribution errors, and OS upgrade compatibility.Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts (PowerShell, Graph API, Python) to automate routine administrative tasks, device reporting, compliance checks, and provisioning workflows.Patch & Lifecycle Management: Monitor and manage OS version rollouts, security patches, and application updates across the enterprise mobile fleet to minimize disruption and maintain compliance.Documentation & Training: Create comprehensive operational runbooks, technical documentation, and knowledge-transfer materials for helpdesk and tier-1/tier-2 support teams.Required Qualifications & Skills Experience: 5+ years of hands-on IT experience with a heavy focus on device engineering, platform administration, and mobile device management.Core Technical Expertise: Advanced, hands-on administration experience with UEM tools (especially Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager or specialized agency MDM solutions).Expert knowledge of Apple Automated Device Enrollment (formerly DEP), Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP), and Android Enterprise management setups.Experience with app wrapping, mobile application management (MAM), and enterprise app store integration.Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, or Bash for automating administrative tasks and system integrations.Problem-Solving & Diagnostics: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot deep-seated device-to-cloud telemetry issues, certificate errors, and policy deployment failures.Education/Certifications: Relevant platform certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate) and a degree in Information Technology or a related technical discipline.Core Capabilities:Advanced and Managed IT ServicesAgile Software DevelopmentDevSecOpsCybersecurityHealth ITC4ISR & SIGINTData Center Engineering & OperationsEngineering & InstallationWhy ActioNet?At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the twelfth year in a row (2014 - 2025). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.What's in It For You?As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife and AD&D Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEducation and Professional TrainingFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Employee Referral and Merit Recognition ProgramsEmployee Assistance and Identity Theft ProtectionPaid Holidays: 11 per yearPaid Time Off (PTO)Disability InsuranceActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.********Direct Applicants, only. No Agencies, No third-party recruiters, please********