Senior Desktop Engineer

Marcus Donald People Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank is seeking a Senior Desktop Engineer to join their IT team in London. This crucial role focuses on delivering desktop engineering solutions for over 10,000 users in a high-security environment. Candidates should possess extensive experience with Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, and SCCM, alongside strong PowerShell scripting skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £85,000 and £95,000, alongside exceptional benefits. Enjoy a hybrid work pattern with 1–2 days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Extensive desktop engineering experience, preferably in Investment Banking.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, and SCCM.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell; experience with other scripting languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of modern desktop solutions using Intune, Autopilot, and SCCM.
• Develop and maintain automated scripts for desktop provisioning, patching, and compliance.
• Manage global Windows 10/11 endpoint configurations, ensuring performance, security, and compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Intune

Autopilot

SCCM

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

A London City based Investment Bank are seeking a highly skilledSenior Desktop Engineerto join their global IT team. This role is pivotal in delivering seamless desktop engineering solutions across a complex, high-security environment supporting over10,000 users worldwide. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise inMicrosoft Intune,Autopilot,SCCM, andPowerShell scripting, and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable desktop solutions that meet the needs of a fast-paced investment banking environment.
** Hybrid – 1 / 2 days a week in the office.**
** Salary £85,000 - £95,000 + Excellent Benefits package **

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, deployment, and management ofmodern desktop solutionsusingIntune,Autopilot, andSCCM.
• Develop and maintainautomated scripts(PowerShell, VBScript, etc.) for desktop provisioning, patching, and compliance.
• Manage globalWindows 10/11 endpoint configurations, ensuring performance, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with global teams to supportdesktop infrastructureacross multiple regions and time zones.
• Drive continuous improvement indevice lifecycle management, including onboarding, imaging, and decommissioning.
• ProvideTier 3 supportfor escalated desktop issues and act as a technical lead for major incidents.
• Maintain and enhanceGroup Policy Objects (GPOs)and configuration baselines.
• Ensure compliance withcybersecurity policies, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.
• Participate inaudit and risk assessments, providing documentation and remediation plans as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive desktop engineering experience, preferably inInvestment Banking.
• Expert-level knowledge ofMicrosoft Intune,Autopilot, andSCCM.
• Strong scripting skills inPowerShell; experience with other scripting languages is a plus.
• Proven experience managinglarge-scale desktop environments(10,000+ users).
• Deep understanding ofWindows OS internals,Active Directory,Azure AD, andGPOs.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to play a key role in a global team.

If you are interested in working for a firm deeply committed to investing in its technology workforce, then this could be the role for you! Please send your CV in word format for the attention of ALISON CALDER








































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