IT Project Engineer

Oxford Nanopore Technologies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth support

Training in a dynamic environment

Job summary

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is seeking an IT Project Engineer to support and deliver IT projects in Oxford. The successful candidate will focus on endpoint management and device configuration, collaborating across teams to troubleshoot and improve technology processes in a dynamic biotech environment.

The role requires proven experience with Microsoft Intune and administration of Windows, macOS, and cloud environments. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and dedicated support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Intune, device management, and software deployment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS environments.
• Experience administering Office 365 in a cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical solutions for device deployment and endpoint management.
• Support system upgrades, cloud migrations, and software rollouts.
• Resolve escalated technical issues and share best practices.

Skills

Microsoft Intune

Device management

Software deployment

Windows

macOS

Office 365 administration

Tools

Jamf Pro

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

IT Project Engineer – Oxford

We’re looking for an IT Project Engineer to join our IT Operations & Services team in Oxford. You’ll deliver and support IT projects focused on endpoint management, device configuration, and Microsoft Intune, ensuring a seamless technology experience across the business. This role suits someone with hands‑on project and support experience in Windows, macOS, and cloud environments, eager to expand skills in Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and modern device management. You’ll collaborate across teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive improvements that enable our science and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical solutions across IT projects, focusing on device deployment and endpoint management.
• Support system upgrades, cloud migrations, and software rollouts.
• Resolve escalated technical issues and share best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience with Microsoft Intune, device management, and software deployment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS.
• Experience administering Office 365 in a cloud environment.

Desirable

• Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, or related Microsoft certification.
• Knowledge of Apple device management using Jamf Pro.
• Exposure to identity and access management platforms, such as Okta.
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted SaaS applications.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices (ITIL Foundation certification desirable).
• Understanding of formal IT change management processes, including planning, risk assessment, and implementing changes through CAB governance.
• PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner certification.
• PowerShell or Bash scripting and automation skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A collaborative, dynamic environment at the forefront of biotech innovation.
• Dedicated support for your professional growth and technical training.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.