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Active Directory & Microsoft Intune Consultant

Kaygen IncLos Angeles, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Nov 2026

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SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationLos Angeles, CA, United States

Microsoft OfficeAccount ManagementActive DirectoryComplianceDNSPowerShellRoot Cause AnalysisAzureWindows ServerIAM

Job description

Title: Active Directory & Microsoft Intune Consultant
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Duration: 12 Months Plus
Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Active Directory & Microsoft Intune Consultant to support the organization's enterprise IT infrastructure, endpoint management, and directory services.
The consultant will be responsible for managing and maintaining Microsoft Active Directory environments, administering Microsoft Intune for endpoint management, implementing, and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and resolving complex infrastructure and endpoint-related issues.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Active Directory administration, Microsoft Intune, Group Policy management, Windows operating systems, and enterprise-level troubleshooting in a large IT environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft Active Directory (AD) environments, including user accounts, security groups, organizational units (OUs), permissions, and access management.
Manage and administer Microsoft Intune for endpoint configuration, device enrolment, compliance policies, application deployment, and device management.
Create, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce organizational security standards and desktop configurations.
Troubleshoot Active Directory authentication, account lockouts, replication, DNS, Group Policy, and domain connectivity issues.
Support Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) integration and synchronization with on-premises Active Directory environments.
Configure and manage Windows device enrolment, configuration profiles, compliance policies, and security policies through Microsoft Intune.
Troubleshoot Intune-related issues, including device enrolment failures, policy deployment, application installation, compliance status, and device synchronization.
Support endpoint management for Windows desktops, laptops, and other enterprise-managed devices.
Manage user access, authentication, permissions, and security configurations in accordance with organizational IT policies.
Assist with Windows updates, patch management, endpoint security configurations, and device lifecycle management.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve recurring Active Directory, Group Policy, and endpoint management issues.
Monitor system performance, identify potential infrastructure issues, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, troubleshooting procedures, and operational support documentation.
Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, service desk, and application support teams to ensure reliable IT operations.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Active Directory administration and enterprise IT infrastructure support.
Strong experience managing and administering Microsoft Intune in an enterprise environment.
Hands-on experience creating, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Windows desktop operating systems.
Experience troubleshooting Active Directory authentication, DNS, domain services, replication, and account management issues.
Experience with endpoint enrolment, device configuration, compliance policies, and application deployment using Microsoft Intune.
Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), identity synchronization, and authentication technologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional IT teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) or equivalent.
Experience supporting large enterprise or public sector IT environments.
Knowledge of Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and co-management with Intune.
Experience with PowerShell scripting for Active Directory administration, automation, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and endpoint security management.
Understanding of identity and access management, security policies, and enterprise IT infrastructure best practices.
Experience supporting Windows Autopilot and modern endpoint provisioning.
Experience working in environments with strict security, compliance, and operational requirements.

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