IT Endpoint Engineer

Matchtech Group Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment specialist in Manchester is seeking an experienced Endpoint Engineer. In this role, you will manage endpoint platforms, enhance cyber security, and collaborate with IT teams. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in Azure environments, SCCM, and Intune. This is a contract opportunity suitable for those looking to advance their skillset in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of enterprise IT environments.
• Proactive, resilient, and highly engaging attitude is required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer, and maintain all end-point platforms.
• Produce regular management reports on endpoint health.
• Support Cyber Security initiatives and provide guidance.

Skills

Active Directory

Intune Policy Management

PowerShell scripting

SCCM

Azure Hybrid environments

Desktop patching

Group Policy Management

Application packaging

Education

Bachelor's Degree or significant demonstrable experience

Tools

MS Autopilot

Office 365 applications

Job description

Overview

The role will see you serve as a key member of the Modern Workspace Management team, bringing extensive skills in endpoint management, corporate endpoint imaging, and application packaging. Your key responsibilities will include maintaining and enhancing the endpoint estate through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement, reacting to incidents and changes, and bolstering our cyber security posture. The role also involves working collaboratively across the local and global IT estate, engaging with internal end users and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation, administration, configuration and maintenance of all end-point platforms
• Maintaining the endpoint inventory and relevant CMDB entries
• Producing regular management reports and telemetry on the health of the endpoint estate
• Packaging, testing, and applying patches and security updates for Operating Systems
• Desktop deployment automation architecture, SCCM/Intune hierarchy, and troubleshooting
• Creating, testing, and deployment of OS images using MS Autopilot
• Packaging, deployment, and configuration of approved software
• Software asset management: licence compliance and harvesting
• Support for Cyber Security colleagues, embracing the DevSecOps culture
• Providing technical expertise, guidance, and strategic recommendations to other IT groups
• Developing and promoting standard operating procedures and schedules
• Conducting hardware and software audits to ensure compliance
• General IT support (L2) as needed

Job Requirements

• Working knowledge of enterprise IT environments
• Proactive, resilient, and highly engaging
• Understanding of software and hardware configuration management
• Proficiency in Active Directory, Group Policy, and Intune Policy Management
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and suggest system improvements
• Strong knowledge in the following areas:
• Azure Hybrid environments
• SCCM CB
• Office 365 application usage
• Intune experience
• Windows OS deployments, image creation, distribution
• Windows 10 and 11 desktop feature upgrades (MDT, OSD, Office suite migrations)
• Application packaging & scripting (InstallShield and/or PatchMyPC preferred)
• Desktop patching
• Group policy management (GPOs)
• Intune Policy management
• PowerShell scripting (preferred)
• General L2 IT skillset

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's Degree or significant demonstrable experience
• Relevant technical experience performing mid-level systems administration activities
• Experience with SCCM and Intune

If you are an experienced Endpoint Engineer looking for an exciting contract opportunity to further develop your skills and contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s innovative technology team