SC Cleared Desktop Engineer

Specialist Computer Centres PLC; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Computer Centres PLC in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an SC Cleared Desktop Engineer on a 3‑month contract to support a large-scale laptop/desktop refresh programme. The role focuses on imaging, secure deployment and CE+ compliant configurations.

The ideal candidate will have strong Windows 10/11 knowledge, experience with imaging tools such as Autopilot/SCCM/Intune, and active SC clearance. Onsite work with a via umbrella company rate of £230/day.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale laptop/desktop refresh programmes.
• Knowledge of CE+ security controls and encryption.
• Active SC Clearance required.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deployment deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure and deploy new laptops/desktops as part of a refresh.
• Apply standard images, security baselines, encryption and CE+-aligned configurations.
• Install approved applications and drivers, ensuring compatibility.
• Migrate user data and settings to new hardware.
• Diagnose hardware/OS/application issues during deployment.
• Update asset registers and track device life-cycle.
• Assist users during device handover and resolve first-line issues.
• Ensure devices meet CE+ controls including patching, MFA and encryption.
• Record work and follow ITIL-aligned processes.

Skills

Windows 10/11

Imaging tools

SC clearance

Customer service

Independent worker

Tools

Autopilot

SCCM

Intune

Citrix

VMware Horizon

Azure Virtual Desktop

Job description

SC Cleared Desktop Engineer - 3 months Contract - £230/day via umbrella company - onsite Barrow-in-Furness - SCC FLEX CONTRACT

The SC Cleared Desktop Engineer will support end-user computing services with a primary focus on laptop and desktop refresh activities, device builds, and secure deployment. The role plays a key part in delivering a large-scale tech refresh programme, ensuring all devices meet the organisation's CE+ security requirements and operational standards.

Your responsibilities as a SC Cleared Desktop Engineer:

• Build, configure and deploy new laptops and desktops as part of a structured refresh programme.


• Apply standard images, security baselines, encryption, and CE+-aligned configurations.


• Install approved applications, drivers and updates, ensuring compatibility and compliance.


• Migrate user data, profiles and settings from Legacy devices to new hardware.


• Diagnose and resolve hardware, OS and application issues during build or deployment.


• Update asset registers, track device life cycle status and maintain accurate records.


• Assist users during device handover, provide guidance and resolve first-line issues related to the refresh.


• Ensure all devices meet CE+ controls including patching, MFA, encryption, secure configuration and access management.


• Record work completed, update tickets and follow ITIL-aligned processes.

As a suitable SC Cleared Desktop Engineer, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, device builds and imaging tools (eg, Autopilot, SCCM, Intune).


• Experience supporting large-scale refresh programmes and structured deployment activities.


• Understanding of CE+ security controls, secure configuration and endpoint hardening


• Experience supporting and troubleshooting Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments (eg, Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop), including user access, session management and endpoint connectivity.


• Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, MFA, and identity-based access.


• Good understanding of network basics (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, VPN).


• Excellent customer-service and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and meet deployment deadlines.


• Active SC Clearance

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