Senior Windows Desktop Engineer

Infinite Consulting; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 151,536 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Windows Desktop Engineer in Canberra. This 12-month contract involves designing and maintaining the Standard Operating Environment and providing expert technical advice. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in Microsoft Exchange and Intune. This hybrid role also requires excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Windows 11, Intune, and Group Policy configuration required.
• Strong experience in writing technical documentation including SOPs required.
• Must have experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) through Intune.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain and support the SOE.
• Provide Level 3 support for complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of enterprise solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft Intune

Automation in ICT context

Strong stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Experience with Microsoft 365

Knowledge of Windows 11

Scripting with PowerShell

Tools

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

Microsoft Teams

VPN solutions

MECM (SCCM)

Job description

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• 12 month contract starting September 2025
• Australian Citizens with a Baseline Government security clearance
• Hybrid opportunity based in Canberra

Senior Windows Desktop Engineer

• 12 month contract starting September 2025
• Australian Citizens with a Baseline Government security clearance
• Hybrid opportunity based in Canberra

As an End User Computer Engineer you will contribute your skills and expertise in a multi-disciplinary team focused on managing and enhancing quality end user enabling technologies, including Microsoft Windows standard operating environments (SOE), mobile and desktop device management, and enterprise collaboration and communication tools.

You will work closely with team members and team leads to organise and prioritise work activities to achieve agreed objectives, while maintaining and developing key business relationships. You must be a good communicator, and team player.

Responsibilities:

• Design, development, maintenance and (Level 3) support for:
  • the Standard Operating Environment (SOE), including desktop productivity software and corporate device configurations (desktop and iOS mobile)
  • the enterprise messaging and collaboration environment
  • enterprise remote access solutions (virtual desktop and VPN).
• Packaging and deployment of applications.
• Management of automated patching processes.
• Providing expert technical advice across supported platforms and services, including providing input and representing the section in ICT governance and management forums (ICT architectural forums and processes and IT Service Management forums and processes).
• Provide Level 3 support for complex technical issues escalated from service desk and Level 2 teams.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and policy enforcement.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Participate in project planning and execution for upgrades, migrations, and new service rollouts.
• Monitor system performance and implement proactive measures to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Technologies:

• Microsoft Windows (and related environment management, monitoring and automation tools)
• Microsoft Exchange (Server and Online) and Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
• Microsoft Intune (device management and configuration) and Group Policy
• Automation products and scripting with Microsoft PowerShell.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience/knowledge of Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (M365 Pro Plus) including servicing, update channels, and M365 licensing
• Expert knowledge of Windows 11, Intune and Group Policy configuration (including Advanced Group Policy Management)
• Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) / Mobile Access Management (MAM) through Intune.
• MECM (SCCM) and Intune skills including SOE creation/maintenance, application packaging and patching
• Strong experience in writing technical documentation including SOPs and design documentation.

Skills Required:

• Strong skills in Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Intune, in-depth experience in automation in an enterprise ICT context.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Dedication to development as part of a team, including through preparation of detailed documentation and supporting colleagues through coaching and training.
• Strong problem-solving or analytical skills with a focus on resolving issues.
• Dedication to quality assurance and continual improvement.
• Ability to work under broad supervision with a high-degree of independence, and also to work collaboratively within a geographically-disperse team.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD)
• Experience with Australian Government IT Cyber Security processes including ISM, Essential 8 and ACSC hardening guides

If you meet the above requirements and think this could be the role for you the time to apply is now! Alternatively you can contact Shakira Reinpacher on 02 6257 8888 or [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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