Lead Endpoint Systems Administrator

About IT Services 

IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers.   

The Team  

The Endpoint Systems Team is part of the wider Infrastructure Team within the Technology division within IT Services (ITS). The Endpoint Systems Team is responsible for the development, maintenance and support of the operating systems and applications that are deployed across the University’s managed device estate. 

The Role 

The Lead Endpoint Systems Administrator will provide technical expertise within the team on delivering a large and complex managed desktop estate, which includes an extensive array of applications supporting teaching, research, and professional services functions. The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues in other Infrastructure teams, as well as the internal teams within ITS to ensure that the managed estate is secure, compliant and fit-for-purpose. The Lead Endpoint Systems Administrator will take a technical lead in ensuring that the team install, manage, control, deploy and maintain the desktop infrastructure systems and applications that meet University operational needs and service levels. 

The Person 
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate: 

• Extensive experience with desktop administration and management within a large and complex organisation. 

• Highly knowledgeable about application packaging and delivery in both a Windows and MacOS environment. 

• Experience of taking a technical lead on designing and leading on an automated operating system and desktop application deployment. 

• Experience of scripting, automation, SCCM, Group Policy, endpoint protection and patching.  

• Very knowledgeable about software packaging tools, e.g. AdminStudio. 

• Experience of using Intune and other endpoint management tools to deliver a seamless desktop user experience. 

• Knowledge of emerging trends with respect to application packing and endpoint management solutions.

What can you expect in return 
Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector: 

• Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure; 

• Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family; 

• Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities; 

• Learning and development opportunities; 

• Season ticket loans for public transport; 

• Cycle to Work Scheme; 

• Workplace nursery scheme; 

• Staff recognition schemes; 

• Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings. 

In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE 

Find out more about our organisation and values: 

• IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter 

When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process. 

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Michelle Clayton

Email: michelle.clayton@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries: 

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.