We're currently looking for a Cloud and End User Compute (EUC) Engineer to join our IT team on a full-time, permanent basis to help deliver our Modern Workplace strategy.

This role can be based in Newcastle, Plymouth or Bristol and falls under our hybrid working policy. We would ask that you reside close enough to one of our office locations so that you can visit weekly/a few days a fortnight as per current working practices.   

The team

First-class IT systems are absolutely key to the success of any business in today's commercial world and the legal sector is no exception. Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP prides itself on being at the forefront of technological advancements within the legal profession, something we've become well known for. To remain competitive in our markets, and to continue supporting our growth strategies, our team of dedicated IT professionals have a key role to play, ensuring the integrity of the IT infrastructure, development of new and existing systems and excellent support to all of our employees, and clients.

The role

Reporting directly to the Infrastructure Manager the Cloud and EUC Engineer will be responsible for the development and delivery of the EUC environment and related Microsoft 365 Cloud related services to the firm. This includes the maintenance and support of all EUC technologies such as SCCM, Intune, Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud based systems ensuring these are configured optimally and securely. 

Duties include:

• Lead the firm in adoption of modern endpoint technologies.
• Architect and lead the Windows endpoint lifecycle including onboarding via autopilot, CSP configuration, app delivery and security benchmarking.
• Own and maintain configuration of BYOD policies, ensuring approved apps are accessed securely from mobile devices.
• 3rd line Support and maintenance of the existing SCCM infrastructure.
• Support App delivery via SCCM in line with business requirements.
• Design and maintain M365 Conditional Access Policies and support Entra ID and identity and access management.
• Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts to automate administrative tasks and enhance operational efficiency.
• Deploy and manage virtual machines, storage accounts, private endpoints and network resources in Azure.

What we are looking for?

We're open to different industry backgrounds, so you do not necessarily need to have worked within the legal sector.  What's most important is your expert knowledge, approach, attitude and ability to communicate your ideas and contribute to improving the future direction of our EUC journey.

To be considered you must meet the minimum requirements of:

• Experience architecting in the endpoint space
• Proven experience in Intune service delivery, ideally with autopilot, BYOD and Windows configuration delivery
• Expert SCCM Knowledge
• Advanced level PowerShell knowledge in scripting for automations and dynamic installs
• Expert knowledge of Windows Client and Server technologies
• An understanding of Azure cloud services
• Experience in maintaining Entra ID and Conditional Access Policies
• Experience in maintaining and configuring Application Control policies
• Good knowledge of general Microsoft tooling in the end user and cloud space
• Solid knowledge of modern workplace technologies and best practices
• Ability to document processes and configurations
• Knowledge of ITIL framework and methodologies
• Working knowledge of Git/Azure Devops for source control
• Knowledge of Microsoft Graph API
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-102), Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102) and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent are highly desirable. 

In addition to the above, we are looking for a candidate who has the right attitude, mindset and is driven, hungry to learn and able to excel in their area of expertise and is eager to contribute with a desire to be successful.

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!

As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important to us that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing and we're very happy to talk flexible working, full-time or part-time working patterns.

Through our DEI initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued. We have an Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody). Find out more about ED&I at WBD here. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long term condition and need us to make any adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the recruiter on the right hand side of this page. Please also let us know if you need this job advert or the application form in a different format.

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