End Point Build Engineer

• Own and improve the technical build, provisioning, and software-distribution capability for Windows end-user devices on a Government project.
• Use Intune, Autopilot, Entra ID, and related Microsoft technologies to deliver secure, repeatable, supportable device builds, with an emphasis on automation, testing, and lifecycle control.
• Maintain and improve the Windows endpoint build standard, including Intune configuration, Autopilot profiles, compliance policies, and approved security baselines.
• Build, enrol, configure, and validate devices for new starters, refreshes, replacements, and other provisioning needs.
• Package, test, and distribute approved applications using suitable modern deployment methods and scripting where required.
• Maintain persona-based application and configuration assignments and support controlled changes through pilot and deployment rings.
• Troubleshoot complex provisioning, enrolment, application-deployment, policy, and compliance issues.
• Use PowerShell and automation to reduce manual build effort, improve consistency, and support approved zero-touch provisioning.
• Work with Tech Bar, Service Desk, Security, ServiceNow, and application teams to maintain accurate asset and configuration records and ensure smooth handover into support.
• Maintain technical documentation, build procedures, test evidence, rollback plans, and operational knowledge.
• Support lifecycle activity, including new hardware models, firmware and driver changes, refresh planning, and controlled retirement of obsolete build components.

Technologies:

• CMDB
• Firmware
• Hardware
• Support
• ITSM
• LESS
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Intune
• PowerShell
• Security
• ServiceNow
• Windows
• Office 365, We are recruiting an End Point Build Engineer for a contract role supporting a secure UK Government project in Reading. The contract is expected to run for three to six months, with a rate of £240 per day inside IR35. We are working with a longstanding client that has operated in the sector for 30 years and has built a reputation for quality and service. Working arrangements will reflect the needs of the secure service. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

• Typically 3 years of experience across Service Desk, desktop support, application support or End User Compute, including hands-on Level 1/Level 2 troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, identity and access, and endpoint support.
• Experience with ITSM tools, incident and request management, queue control, priority handling, and SLA-driven support.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently, gather evidence, and escalate with clear technical detail.
• Experience coaching or mentoring less-experienced analysts and improving team quality.
• Strong communication and customer ownership, including confidence working with senior or demanding users.
• Live SC clearance is stated as essential; the posting also says candidates must hold, or be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain, the required clearance.
• Desirable: Typically 5 years of experience across endpoint engineering, Modern Device Management, EUC, or Microsoft workplace technologies.
• Desirable: Practical experience with Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Entra ID, and Windows 10/11 endpoint management.
• Desirable: PowerShell capability and experience automating device builds, reporting, or remediation.
• Desirable: Experience packaging and deploying applications using Win32, MSIX, scripts, or comparable enterprise methods.
• Desirable: Understanding of endpoint security controls, including Defender, BitLocker, Conditional Access, configuration and compliance policies, and least privilege.
• Desirable: Experience with technical testing, change control, documentation, and production handover.
• Desirable: Relevant Microsoft 365 or Endpoint Administrator certification.
• Desirable: Experience with ServiceNow CMDB, asset management, or device lifecycle processes.
• Desirable: Knowledge of application compatibility, driver and firmware management, and deployment rings.
• Desirable: Experience engineering endpoints in Government, defence, or another regulated environment.

£62,400 - 62,400 per year Contract Full time NEW

Salary: £62,400 - 62,400 per year