Associate Technical Specialist

Sky UK; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV or NOW package including  

Pension package with up to 9% employer

Private healthcare with mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Job summary

Sky is seeking an Associate Technical Specialist within Global Enterprise IT to support secure, compliant operation of Windows and mobile estates, including endpoint management, vulnerability remediation and patch deployment.

You’ll work with Microsoft Intune, CyberArk and related tooling, provide first- and second-line support, and help drive improvements with clear documentation and collaboration across technical teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supporting Windows endpoints in an enterprise environment.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Intune, endpoint security and compliance concepts.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Exposure to automation or API-based tooling.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to document changes.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Unified Endpoint Management across Windows and mobile estate using Intune and related tools.
• Triage and support CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Management elevation issues; escalate complex cases as needed.
• Assist with upgrades, testing, deployments, change activity and service improvement.
• Manage incidents, service requests and project tasks with first- and second-line endpoint support.
• Maintain accurate documentation for platform changes, workflows and support processes.
• Participate in the team’s out-of-hours support rota.

Skills

Windows endpoint management

PowerShell

Troubleshooting

Automation tooling

Documentation

Cross-team collaboration

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Intune

PowerShell

Job description

We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.

We’re looking for an Associate Technical Specialist to join our Client Technology team within Global Enterprise IT. You’ll support the secure, compliant and reliable operation of Sky’s windows and mobile estate, helping with vulnerability remediation, endpoint hardening, patch deployment and first- and second-line support. You’ll also maintain clear documentation and contribute to continuous improvement across our endpoint platforms.

What you'll do:

Support day-to-day Unified Endpoint Management operations across the windows and mobile estate, using Microsoft Intune and related tools to monitor device security, compliance, configuration and patching.

Triage and support CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Management elevation issues, escalating complex cases where appropriate .

Work under the guidance of Technical Specialists and Senior Technical Specialists to support endpoint platform operations, upgrades, testing, deployments, change activity and service improvement.

Manage incidents, service requests and project tasks in line with agreed priorities, providing first- and second-line endpoint support.

Help improve endpoint platforms in line with business, security and operational needs, while maintaining accurate documentation for platform changes, workflows and support processes.

Participate in the team’s out-of-hours support rota.

What you'll bring:

Experience managing or supporting windows endpoints in an enterprise environment, with a basic understanding of Microsoft Intune, endpoint security and compliance concepts.

Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

Exposure to PowerShell, automation or API-based tooling.

Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document platform changes, workflows and support processes.

A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across technical teams.

A reliable, accurate , consistent and conscientious approach, together with a willingness to learn and develop expertise in modern endpoint management technologies.

Team overview:

Our Global Enterprise IT team keeps Europe’s biggest entertainment brand running smoothly by providing the digital technologies, tools and systems our colleagues need to work productively and collaboratively, wherever they are. The team is built around five core capabilities: Enterprise Resource Planning platforms, workplace solutions, enablement and automation, value stream realisation and governance, and transformation and change management.

Benefits and perks

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks . Here’s a taster:

• Free Sky TV or NOW package , including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcarewith mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.

Your office space:

Osterley or Livingston

Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. You can also use our free shuttle buses to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. The campus includes bike shelters and showers, subsidised restaurants and cafés, a Waitrose, a subsidised gym and a cinema.

Livingston: Our Livingston campus is a free shuttle bus journey from Livingston North train station and the town centre, with onsite parking for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. You’ll also find a subsidised canteen and onsite gym.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We ’ re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.

There’s more to our work than work. We’ve built an inclusive culture where we can learn from each other and innovate together. There’s plenty of opportunities for you to explore what you’re passionate about.