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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # End Point Build Engineer - **Company:** ECS - **Location:** Englefield, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £62,400.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption, Microsoft Outlook, Configuration Management Databases, Firmware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Windows API, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Scripting, Microsoft InTune, SC Clearance, Deployment Automation, CIS Benchmarks, Servicenow - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5934126527 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description * 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.