Azure Platform Engineer | Endpoint & Automation Lead

DLA Piper LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP is seeking a Platform Engineer to deploy, manage and maintain Azure cloud environments within the Platform Team. You will work with Digital Workplace, Security, Infrastructure and Service Delivery to implement endpoint management and automation, delivering reliable user experiences.

The role focuses on Intune/Autopilot, AVD, security controls, scripting, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on cost, performance and compliance across Windows, macOS and mobile devices.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a large-scale enterprise endpoint management environment
• Experience administering Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Management solutions
• Understanding of endpoint compliance, device security and modern workplace technologies
• Experience packaging, deploying and supporting enterprise applications
• Experience supporting device lifecycle and asset management processes
• Familiarity with IT Service Management processes and platforms such as ServiceNow
• Experience working within security and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues
• An automation-focused mindset with experience using scripting and process improvement techniques
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, capable of managing multiple workstreams effectively
• Strong communication skills, able to interact confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A collaborative approach with a willingness to share knowledge and learn from others
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous service improvement and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• The Platform Engineer works closely with Digital Workplace, Security, Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams to implement, maintain and support the organisation's endpoint management ecosystem. The role is responsible for ensuring endpoint devices remain secure, compliant, reliable and effectively managed throughout their lifecycle while delivering a positive user experience across the business.
• Ultimately, this role contributes to the delivery and continual improvement of device management services and workplace technologies that support the organisation's operational and strategic objectives.
• Support the administration, maintenance and continuous improvement of the organisation's Endpoint Management platform
• Manage endpoint devices throughout their lifecycle, including provisioning, deployment, maintenance, refresh and retirement activities
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Intune, Autopilot and associated endpoint management technologies
• Implement and support endpoint compliance policies, configuration standards and security controls in accordance with organisational requirements
• Package, test, deploy and maintain applications across Windows, macOS, mobile and virtual desktop environments
• Support vulnerability remediation activities by identifying, assessing and resolving endpoint security risks
• Administer mobile device management services, including enrolment, configuration and policy management for smartphones and tablets
• Support enterprise print management services, ensuring reliable and secure printing capabilities for users across the organisation
• Maintain and support Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments to ensure availability and performance
• Investigate and resolve endpoint, application and workplace technology incidents and service requests, taking ownership through to resolution
• Develop and maintain automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency and consistency
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures and knowledge articles
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and third-party suppliers to support service delivery and technology improvements
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve device management services, user experience and operational processes
• Keep up to date with emerging endpoint management technologies, security practices and industry best practices

Skills

Endpoint management

Microsoft Intune

Autopilot

Azure Virtual Desktop

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Endpoint security

Scripting

Tools

Intune Console

Endpoint Manager

ServiceNow

Job description

DLA Piper LLP is seeking a Platform Engineer to deploy, manage and maintain Azure cloud environments within the Platform Team. You will work with Digital Workplace, Security, Infrastructure and Service Delivery to implement endpoint management and automation, delivering reliable user experiences.

The role focuses on Intune/Autopilot, AVD, security controls, scripting, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on cost, performance and compliance across Windows, macOS and mobile devices.