Endpoint Infrastructure Analyst – Windows Operations

Arcus Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcus Search in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Endpoint Infrastructure Analyst to optimize a large Windows environment. You will manage the endpoint estate, deploy software, automate tasks with PowerShell, and support patching and vulnerability remediation across a big enterprise.

The role emphasizes strong troubleshooting, collaboration with infrastructure and operations teams, and delivering secure, high-availability endpoint services.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016-2025.
• Experience with SCCM / Configuration Manager and Intune / Endpoint Manager.
• PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Active Directory administration and software packaging/deployment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and automation practices.
• Git version control and diagnostics skills.
• Understanding of business continuity and high availability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Windows endpoint estate.
• Deliver software rollouts across large numbers of devices.
• Package, deploy, and upgrade applications.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell.
• Support endpoint monitoring, alerting and tooling.
• Coordinate and support large-scale software upgrades.
• Benchmark, troubleshoot, and improve system performance.
• Maintain a secure endpoint baseline.
• Support patching, provisioning and vulnerability remediation.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Windows environments

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory administration

CI/CD practices

Git version control

Troubleshooting and analysis

Communication collaboration

Tools

SCCM / Configuration Manager

Intune / Endpoint Manager

VMware Horizon

Azure Monitor / Log Analytics

Desired State Configuration (DSC)

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Endpoint Infrastructure Analyst to join a technology operations team responsible for maintaining and improving a large-scale Microsoft Windows environment. This role focuses on endpoint management, software deployment, automation, performance optimisation, and operational support across a large enterprise estate. The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure a stable, secure, and efficient endpoint environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Windows endpoint estate
• Deliver software rollouts across large numbers of devices
• Package, deploy, and upgrade applications
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell
• Support endpoint monitoring, alerting, and operational tooling
• Coordinate and support large-scale software upgrades
• Benchmark, troubleshoot, and improve system performance
• Maintain a consistent and secure endpoint baseline
• Support patching, provisioning, and vulnerability remediation activities
• Produce and maintain technical documentation

Required Experience

• Strong experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments
• Windows Server 2016-2025
• SCCM / Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Intune / Endpoint Manager
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Active Directory administration
• Software packaging and deployment
• CI/CD and automation practices
• Git version control
• Performance troubleshooting and optimisation
• Vulnerability management and patching
• Server and workstation diagnostics and support
• Understanding of business continuity, disaster recovery, and high-availability environments

Nice to Have

• VMware vSphere and Horizon
• Azure Automation and Log Analytics
• Ansible
• Linux administration or support
• Client access infrastructure (PCoIP)
• Desired State Configuration (DSC)

Profile

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an infrastructure or operational support role
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced enterprise environment
• Experience supporting large-scale endpoint estates
• Strong communication and collaboration skills