Microsoft 365 Engineer

Bytes Software Services Limited
Preston, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 37K

Job location

Preston, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Access
Microsoft Windows
Artificial Intelligence
Application Services
BitLocker Drive Encryption
Cloud Computing
Image Management
System Center Configuration Manager
Windows API
Powershell
Windows Desktop
GIT
Microsoft InTune
Software Version Control

Job description

About Persistent:We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, highly experienced engineer with deep expertise in Windows engineering, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, and enterprise-grade security and compliance controls aligned with banking-sector regulatory expectations. The successful candidate will work onsite within a regulated environment, ensuring all systems adhere to strict audit, security, and change-management standards.Job Description:Key ResponsibilitiesWindows Engineering (Banking Environment)Lead the design, engineering, and lifecycle management of Windows 10/11 across trading floors, corporate offices, and secure environments.Maintain a hardened, compliant Windows desktop baseline aligned with financial sector requirements (e.G., CIS/NIST/NCSC).Support high-availability endpoint environments used by traders, analysts, and regulated functions.Intune / Modern Device ManagementDesign and operate Intune-based modern management solutions with a focus on security, compliance, and policy governance required in banking.Manage Autopilot provisioning for distributed and secure device deployment.Build Win32 application packages, configuration profiles, compliance rules, and security policies with strict adherence to change-control procedures.Support co-management scenarios with MECM/SCCM, where required within legacy systems.Device & Image ManagementMaintain a secure, version-controlled Windows image for regulated environments, ensuring: Risk-assessed image changesComprehensive audit documentationTraceable approval workflowsContinuously optimize Autopilot and provisioning to support large-scale banking device rollouts.Security, Compliance & AuditImplement device controls and configurations aligned to: FCA, PRA, EBA guidelinesCyber Security FrameworksSOX controls (where applicable)Manage and monitor: BitLocker, Defender for Endpoint, ASR Rules, Credential Guard, Disk EncryptionEnsure every change follows strict governance: CAB, audit trails, risk assessments, and rollback plans.M365 & Entra IDManage Entra ID device identities, Conditional Access rules based on zero-trust principles, and device security posture.Oversee secure rollout of M365 Apps, Teams, OneDrive KFM, and productivity tools in a regulated banking context.Automation & ScriptsDevelop secure and reusable PowerShell automation for: DeploymentCompliance remediationEndpoint analytics reportingFollow Git-based version control and produce auditable script documentation.Stakeholder EngagementServe as the Windows and Intune SME for internal teams including: SecurityRisk & ComplianceEnd-User ComputingTrading SupportProvide senior-level technical guidance and mentor team members.Essential Skills & Experience10+ years in Windows engineering, ideally within the banking or financial services sector.Proven Device and Image management experience using Intune and Autopilot.Expert-level knowledge of Windows 10/11, M365, Intune, Autopilot, Conditional Access, and Defender.Experience working in regulated, audited, and high-security environments.Strong understanding of compliance requirements such as: Regulatory audits (FCA/PRA)Data privacy policiesSecurity baselinesStrong PowerShell development skills (scripted packaging, policy automation, remediation).KPIs (Aligned to Banking Standards)Endpoint compliance 99%Security patching SLAs: Critical patches: within defined risk windowMonthly updates: > 95% success rateZero critical audit findings related to endpoint.Reduction of repeat incidents and high-severity endpoint outages.Fully documented and risk-assessed engineering changes.Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits packageCulture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications.Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awardsAnnual health check-upsInsurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parentsLet's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.Com/careers."Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind." Similar jobs, Microsoft 365 & Infrastructure Engineer (also known internally as Senior IT Engineer / Cloud & Network Engineer) Location - Lancashire / North West (Hybrid) Salary - £30,000 to £37,000 dependent on experience About Us We are a growing IT services business supporting...

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have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the "Brand Finance India 100" 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.We are fast growing company (with $1 billion dollars in revenue). Plan to grow at Krakow, Poland. If you're interested in working on bleeding Data and AI technologies, join us.Read more - https://www.Persistent.Com/About Position and details:Role: Windows / M365 / Intune Engineer (Banking Sector - Windows SME)Location: Harbour Exchange Square, LondonMode: HybridExperience: 10 to 15 yearsJob Type: Permanent roleSummaryWe are hiring a Windows SME in UK location who has Device and Image management experience on Intune to support a leading financial services organization. The role requires a

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Established in 1982, Bytes has grown rapidly and now employs over 800+ people across 6 locations in the UK and Ireland. Our turnover in Financial Year 2024 was in excess of £2bn. We work with SME's, corporates and public sector organisations to modernise and digitally...

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