IT Engineer

IT Engineer

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Description About Us

We seek an IT Engineer with expertise in Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and a strong understanding of network and firewall architectures. This role plays a key part in supporting and maintaining our global IT infrastructure, ensuring performance, security, and scalability, while also contributing to project initiatives that align with our strategic goals.

Role Summary

In this role, you will provide day-to-day operational support for our Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender, and network environments, ensuring reliable services across our global offices. While the focus is on supporting and maintaining the current environment, you will also contribute to IT projects, upgrades, and enhancements. Your skills and experience will ensure our IT infrastructure operates smoothly, securely, and in alignment with business needs, enabling seamless communication and collaboration across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and administration for Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft Defender services across all global offices.
• Maintain and optimise Microsoft 365 and Entra ID solutions to meet business requirements for security, performance, and scalability.
• Manage the onboarding, configuration, and lifecycle management of devices in Intune, ensuring compliance with security policies and operational standards.
• Administer and manage Microsoft Defender, ensuring protection policies are implemented, monitored, and maintained across all devices and environments.
• Administer and maintain the Azure-hosted environment, focusing on maximising efficiency, security, and functionality.
• Manage and support Active Directory and Entra ID, ensuring effective identity and access management across a hybrid infrastructure.
• Maintain, support, and enhance network and firewall architectures, including Fortinet switches and firewalls, applying best practices to safeguard systems and optimise performance.
• Proactively monitor IT systems, identifying and resolving issues to ensure minimal downtime and disruption.
• Contribute to IT infrastructure improvement projects, working alongside project teams to deliver enhancements.
• Provide guidance and support to global office IT teams, ensuring consistent service delivery and compliance with IT policies and standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Skill/Competency Level Description

Microsoft 365 Configuration & Management Expert

• Deep expertise in configuring, managing, and optimising all aspects of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business. Capable of driving adoption, managing migrations, and implementing advanced features.

Entra ID Implementation & Management Expert

• Comprehensive knowledge of Entra ID, with the ability to implement, configure, and manage identity and access management solutions, ensuring security and compliance across the organisation.

Active Directory and Entra ID Management Proficient

• Strong skills in managing and optimising Active Directory and Entra ID, including synchronisation, group policy management, and user provisioning.

Intune Device Management & Onboarding Expert

• Skilled in enrolling, configuring, and managing devices within Microsoft Intune, ensuring compliance with organisational security policies and providing a seamless onboarding experience for end users.

Microsoft Defender Administration Expert

• Expertise in deploying, configuring, and managing Microsoft Defender solutions, including Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Office 365, to provide advanced threat protection and security compliance.

Network & Firewall Architecture Expert

• Advanced understanding of network and firewall design and architecture, with hands-on experience in Fortinet switches and firewalls. Capable of developing, implementing, and optimising secure network strategies that support organisational needs.

Azure-hosted Environment Optimisation Expert

• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, with the ability to optimise Azure-hosted environments for performance, cost, and scalability.

DNS and DHCP Management Proficient

• Solid experience in managing DNS and DHCP within complex network environments, ensuring reliable and efficient network operations.

Windows Server Administration Proficient

• Strong capabilities in administering Windows Server environments, including deployment, configuration, and maintenance.

IT Security Best Practices Expert

• Deep understanding of IT security principles and best practices, with the ability to develop and implement security policies and frameworks that protect the organisation's digital assets.

Project Management & Leadership Proficient

• Experience contributing to IT projects, assisting with planning, execution, and delivery, while working alongside cross-functional teams.

Strategic Planning & Execution Proficient

• Ability to support IT strategies that align with organisational goals, including anticipating operational needs and contributing to improvement initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration Expert

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and foster collaboration across teams and departments globally.

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Expert

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle technical challenges and devise effective solutions.

Self-Motivation & Initiative Expert

• Highly self-motivated with the initiative to identify, pursue, and implement improvement opportunities and innovations within the IT infrastructure realm.

Qualifications

• Information Technology Qualifications, or related field, with significant experience in IT infrastructure support, focusing on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender, and Fortinet networking.
• Proven track record in providing operational IT support within Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Defender environments.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet switches and firewalls, including configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple global offices, showing initiative and the capability to manage both support tasks and project contributions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of addressing technical challenges and driving practical solutions.