16308 - Technical Implementation Specialist

Technical Implementation SpecialistThe State of Mississippi Health Department is seeking a Technical Implementation Specialist to serve as a Microsoft Intune and Enterprise MDM Specialist. They will be responsible for planning, configuring, implementing, and supporting the agency's mobile device management and endpoint management environment with Microsoft Azure/Entra and Intune. Responsibilities include configuring device enrollment, compliance policies, conditional access, application deployment, security baselines, Apple Business Manager Integration, Android Enterprise integration, migration support, troubleshooting, documentation, knowledge transfer and implementation recommendations aligned with state, federal, and agency security standards. The contractor will work collaboratively with agency IT staff to modernize and streamline mobile device deployment and management process.QualificationsRequired:Minimum 5 years of experience with Microsoft Intune and Endpoint ManagementExperience implementing Mobile Device Management solutions in enterprise environmentsExperience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)Experience configuring Conditional Access, compliance policies, and device security policiesKnowledge of M365 administration and endpoint security best practicesExperience with device enrollment, application deployment, and policy management. Ability to troubleshoot enrollment, synchronization, and device compliance issuesStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience documenting technical processes and providing knowledge transfer to agency staffPreferred:Experience working within state government or public sector environmentsExperience migrating from Meraki or other MDM platforms to Microsoft IntuneExperience with Windows Autopilot and endpoint provisioningFamiliarity with STIG, CIS, or other security compliance standardsMicrosoft certifications related to Intune, Azure or Endpoint ManagementExperience integrating mobile device management with ticketing or asset management systemsExperience with PowerShell scripting and automationEmployment and/or client submission is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening and verification processes. These requirements include:Background check: Candidates must successfully complete the required background screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.Drug screening: Candidates must successfully complete the required drug screening in accordance with company policy, applicable client requirements, and applicable law.Identity and location verification: Candidates may be required to complete identity and/or location verification using a secure verification tool prior to client submission.Employment eligibility: Candidates must provide appropriate documentation to verify employment eligibility as required by law.Qualification verification: Information provided during the application and recruiting process, including employment history, education, certifications, licenses, and professional references, may be verified as applicable.Additional client requirements: Additional screening, documentation, or verification may be required based on the client, position, work location, or applicable requirements.All screening and verification activities will be conducted in accordance with applicable company policies, client requirements, and federal, state, and local laws.This is a contract opportunity with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.