***SC CLEARED***
Desktop Engineer
6 Month contract initially
Based: Remote with a maximum of 2 days per week onsite in London
£225 - £275 p/d via Umbrella
We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Desktop Engineer on a great program of work.
Key Responsibilities:
Desktop Infrastructure Management:
* Design, deploy, diagnose, update and manage desktop environments with a focus on Windows 10/11 systems.
* Ensure desktop environments are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance.
Windows Active Directory (AD):
* Administer and maintain Active Directory environments, including user and group management, GPO creation, and troubleshooting.
* Design, diagnose and implement AD security best practices, including managing authentication protocols and ensuring compliance with security policies.
Windows Hello for Business:
* Design and implement Windows Hello for Business, including the configuration of biometrics, PINs, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
* Troubleshoot issues related to Windows Hello for Business and ensure seamless user authentication processes.
Secure Network Connectivity:
* Deploy, configure, and manage Cisco AnyConnect VPN solutions to ensure secure remote access for end-users.
* Monitor and troubleshoot Wired, Wireless and VPN connectivity issues, ensuring high availability and performance for remote workforces.
* Familiar with 802.1x network access control
TPM Certificates:
* Manage the deployment and renewal of TPM (Trusted Platform Module) certificates managed by Windows Hello for Business across the desktop environment.
* Ensure proper integration of TPM certificates with other security protocols and applications.
Security & Compliance:
* Ensure all desktop systems comply with corporate security policies and industry best practices.
* Collaborate with the security team to implement and monitor endpoint protection measures.
Technical Support:
* Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for desktop-related issues, escalating to other teams as necessary.
Documentation & Reporting:
* Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
* Generate reports on desktop performance, security compliance, and incident response activities.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Solid experience in desktop engineering, with a focus on enterprise environments.
* Proven experience with Windows Active Directory, including advanced GPO management.
* Strong expertise in Windows Hello for Business, Cisco AnyConnect, and TPM certificate management.
Technical Skills:
* Proficient in Windows 10/11 administration and troubleshooting.
* Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including VPNs and network security.
* Experience with endpoint management tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune).
* Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automation and process improvement.
Certifications:
* Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or similar are a plus.
This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
