Modern Workplace Design Engineer

As a Modern Workplace Design Engineer, you play an important role in shaping Gilbert + Tobin’s digital workplace environment. You support the delivery of the firm’s End User Computing (EUC) strategy, with a focus on secure, scalable, and automated endpoint solutions across our Microsoft Windows and cloud-based workplace platforms.

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract, with the view to transition to a permanent position based on business needs.

You contribute to workplace engineering initiatives across cross-functional teams, working closely with Technology Operations, Infrastructure, Security teams, and external vendors. You ensure endpoint platforms and deployment processes align with enterprise architecture, security, and governance standards while supporting the continued evolution of the firm’s modern Windows workplace environment.

About you

You are an experienced workplace engineer who approaches problems with curiosity and communicates clearly. You design and maintain modern Windows environments that are secure, automated, and user-friendly.

You:

Bring strong experience designing and deploying modern Microsoft Windows workplace environments

Have deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Intune, Windows 11, Autopilot and Entra ID

Build automated, self-provisioned endpoint solutions using scripting and modern deployment tools

Are comfortable working across both operational support and engineering design

Enjoy improving platforms through automation, standardisation and continuous improvement

Work effectively in structured ITIL environments with a focus on reliability and service quality

Key responsibilities

Design, build and maintain secure Windows environments for enterprise endpoints and Azure Virtual Desktop environments

Deliver modern endpoint deployment and management capabilities using Microsoft Intune and Autopilot

Package and deploy core applications, policies and scripts for enterprise endpoints

Incorporate hardware driver and BIOS updates into routine patching and lifecycle management

Implement automation using Microsoft-based tooling and PowerShell scripting

Collaborate with security teams to maintain compliance across the Windows fleet and organisational risk frameworks

Provide Level 3 escalation support for device management and endpoint-related incidents

Work with Technology Operations, Infrastructure and Security teams on workplace platform design and deployment

Maintain documentation, configuration baselines and operational standards

Participate in change management and release planning activities

Key skills and attributes

Strong experience managing modern Windows endpoint environments within enterprise organisations

Deep knowledge of Microsoft endpoint technologies including Intune, Windows 11, Autopilot and Entra ID

Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell and modern application deployment methods such as WinGet and Win32 packaging

Understanding of endpoint security, configuration management and compliance controls

Ability to work collaboratively with infrastructure, security and operations teams

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to stakeholders

Familiarity with ITIL service management practices and enterprise ITSM platforms such as Ivanti

Qualifications and experience

Five or more years’ experience in workplace engineering, endpoint management or SOE design roles

Demonstrated experience delivering modern endpoint management using Microsoft technologies

Relevant Microsoft certifications and ITIL Foundation certification are desirable

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Please submit your interest via our career’s website with a resume.

  

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