Lead Modern Workplace Engineer

Lead Modern Workplace Engineer

Leeds

12 Month Contract

275 per day via umbrella

Are you a highly skilled Modern Workplace Engineer looking for a new opportunity to showcase your expertise? Our client, a leading finance organisation, is seeking a talented Lead Modern Workplace Engineer to join their team in Leeds.

Role Overview:

The Lead Modern Workplace Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, ongoing support, and maintenance of Microsoft 365, Azure, and limited on-premise infrastructure (networking, printing, and meeting rooms) and associated systems. This role also involves technically mentoring junior team members and acting as a subject matter expert.

Key Role and Daily Tasks

• Device, Application & Data Management: Manage Endpoint Manager, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Jamf.
• Collaboration & Unified Communications: Oversee Teams, PSTN in Teams, and Exchange.
• Office Engineering: Handle telemetry, add-on management, and governance.
• Process Automation: Utilize Power Automate for process automation.
• Identity & Access Management: Manage Entra ID.
• Cloud Services: Work with SaaS, PaaS, and IoT.
• Networking: Manage WAN, LAN, and WiFi.
• Solution Design & Development: Collaborate with Technology Architects to design new solutions and ensure development aligns with design requirements and technical policies.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong background in designing, building, managing, and troubleshooting infrastructure and cloud-based solutions.
• Proficiency in MS365 Product Suite (Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business).
• Experience with device, application, and data management tools (Intune, Windows 10 Management).
• Knowledge of MS365 security tooling and Entra ID.
• Familiarity with networking technologies (WAN, LAN, WiFi).
• Skills in process automation and scripting (PowerShell, PowerApps, GraphAPI, Python).
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Customer-focused with good stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to self-start and manage personal workload.
• Working knowledge of Agile Development Methodology.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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