Job Description

Modern Workplace Engineer - M365 - York (hybrid / remote)

Overview

#TeamCandour are seeking a talented Modern Workplace Engineer to join a thriving & growing IT Services infrastructure team. As a Modern Workplace Engineer, you will play a crucial role in coordinating key technical areas, automating infrastructure deployment, and driving the migration towards a code-centric model for managing infrastructure. If you are passionate about modern workplace technologies and have strong system administration and troubleshooting skills, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• Hybrid-working practices
• Bonus
• Health & dental packages
• International work environment

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary technical contact for key technical areas, coordinating with stakeholders as required using strong system administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Configure tools to automate the provisioning, testing, and deployment of infrastructure.
• Contribute to planning, designs, and delivery of IT initiatives.
• Produce and own system and infrastructure designs, policies, and documentation.
• Provide reports and proposals for improvements to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Provide advice and guidance to support the adoption of methods and tools.
• Act as a support escalation point for the 3rd line infrastructure support provider.
• Proactively manage IT infrastructure to minimize business disruption and identify initiatives to improve the quality and effectiveness of the infrastructure services.
• Manage and provide 3rd line advice for infrastructure platforms in accordance with agreed service levels, standards, and processes.

Essential skills:

• Expertise in modern workplace technologies and the ecosystem e.g. Microsoft 365
• Operating Systems e.g. Windows 10/11
• Client applications e.g. Office 365, Teams, OneDrive
• Device management and deployment e.g. Intune, Autopilot
• Understanding of virtualization techniques e.g. VMware vSphere
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure e.g. Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop, W365
• Knowledge of security best practices e.g. patching and conditional access
• Strong system administration and troubleshooting skills
• Creation/Contribution of HLD and LLD designs

Desirable:

• Experience working within an Agile environment
• An appreciation of DevOps principles
• Scripting and automation e.g. PowerShell
• Packaging and delivery of applications
• Relevant certifications, such as in Microsoft 365 are advantageous

If you are passionate about modern workplace technologies and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you! Drop us a line and we can arrange a call to go through the finer details of what could be YOUR next amazing career move!