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Are you experienced in designing, deploying and managing enterprise desktop environments? Can you support the development and ongoing management of the University’s personal computing infrastructure? If yes, then this full-time ongoing post may be ideal.

The University of Kent is seeking an experienced IT Engineer (Endpoint) to support the development and management of the University’s personal computing infrastructure, ensuring the delivery of secure, resilient, and high-quality desktop environments for end users across all campuses. Working as part of the infrastructure team, you will design, deploy, and support enterprise‑level desktop services, including Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and cloud‑based desktop environments. You will take a leading role in software packaging and deployment, ensuring a consistent, secure, and efficient desktop experience across the University.

• Designing, developing, and supporting the centrally provided personal computing environment, including physical and virtual desktop infrastructure
• Leading the packaging, deployment, and maintenance of software using Microsoft Configuration Manager and Intune
• Configuring and maintaining endpoint protection settings including Microsoft Defender policies and ASR rules, ensuring devices remain compliant and secure
• Providing third‑line support, acting as a technical lead in diagnosing, and resolving complex computing environment issues

• Degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in end‑user computing environments
• Experience in designing, deploying, and managing enterprise desktop environments
• Practical experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Experience configuring and managing endpoint protection features such as Microsoft Defender and ASR rules

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number ITS-004-25.

We particularly welcome applications from female candidates as they are under‑represented at this level in this area.

*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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